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Silly Simon stretches out on his beach towel, baking under the hot sun. He turns up the volume on his iPod. ‘“Why? Porquoi?” says the voice coming out of his earbuds. “You have to take care on the beach, because in France the tides are fast…” says the other. Yeah, yeah. Thinks Silvain. That Silvain, he’s a joker! Always exaggerating. Suddenly his iPod cuts out. He feels around for it. To his horror, he finds his precious 32G iPod Touch in a cold puddle next to him. Suddenly a wave splashes against his ankles. Then another comes up to his knees. The next comes up to his belly button, then his shoulders, and before Silly Simon can even get up, the North Atlantic current takes him out to sea, and sweeps him north. He eventually staggers ashore in southern Finland, shivering, suffering from hypothermia, and worst of all, his iPod is ruined.
Today’s Culture Class is all about French beaches. If you are actually on a French beach as you are listening, we recommend you keep an eye open for the tides. Silvain isn’t kidding when he says that they are fast. For more on French, including lessons on the French language, come to FrenchPod101.com!
Have you ever wonder about Bastille day? Are you 100 % certain about when and where the French national holiday takes place? Get surprised and familiar with this french holiday celebrated each year all around France. Be amazed while getting to know its history, origin and how people celebrate it in France and in foreign countries as well!
Listen to all the world’s music in one place, on the same day, completely free in France! Musicians of all types gather on this day to play on the streets of France, at venues, at bars, at night clubs. Professional French musicians, amateur musicians, and also up and coming French bands, all take part in this free spirited day of music and festivities in France!
In our very first culture class, we’re going to talk about World Music Day in France, and also the spirit of music in France as well. Remember to listen in to this lesson and learn French while learning about French culture at FrenchPod101.com!
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Category: Culture Class | 13 Comments »
Topic: Beach, habits and customs, summer vacation | Politeness Level: standard
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