LFBP

LFBP: for learners of French as a foreign language

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[New Lesson] Even though the World Cup is now behind us, the 2026 edition was unlike all previous tournaments for all sorts of reasons. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, described its success in grandiose terms. Others were more circumspect… https://t.co/YfgkN4OKq8

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[New Lesson] Even though we are just about at mid-summer, there there has already been a number of heatwaves. Mother Nature is angry! Let’s talk about the heat. | https://t.co/L8M2w50SOS

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[New lesson] To say that relations between the U.S. and Europe have changed is an understatement. NATO is a major bone of contention and the introduction of tariffs has caused turmoil in financial markets. Let’s talk about it. | https://t.co/vValFvtdTb

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[New Lesson] Gambling is a colossal industry. Those with skin in the game say that it’s ‘just fun’. However, there are also those who say that gambling is as addictive as any drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson. | https://t.co/aBl6KFG3Be

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[New Lesson] The people of Louisiana are fighting a tough battle for the survival of their French heritage. In this lesson, let's talk about some of the things that make Louisiana unique. | https://t.co/s8LYlZrqAt

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[New Lesson] In the European elections, President Macron got a drubbing while parties of the right surged. Let's talk about it! | https://t.co/KgpmiLbwWz

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[New Lesson] Our discussion this times relates to a DIY task which frightens off a lot of people, that is, laying tiles. Let’s study some of the key vocabulary. | https://t.co/7gawAHXvaa

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[New lesson] Since the launch of chatGPT in November 2022, everyone is talking about it. Some are in awe of its potential while others fear that it represents an existential threat. Let’s talk about this technological evolution in this lesson. | https://t.co/xzz3W0HKUy

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[New lesson] It seems we are inexorably headed towards a cashless society. It is not uncommon now for some retailers to even refuse cash payments. What are the consequences of this development? Let’s talk about it. | https://t.co/kmLtkstUoX

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[New lesson] This time, we will hear Bertrand’s thoughts on a book he has just finished reading. But we are going to discover that the book’s title isn’t really true. C'est parti! | https://t.co/GlFk9qqIvS

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[New lesson] eople were starting to feel invincible. After over two year’s of covid, they were saying to themselves: ‘it’s over – we can get back to normality’. But covid is still circulating. Let’s start with a conversation. | https://t.co/XtLTTA1Bsx

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[New lesson] After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Travailler de sa maison had its advantages … and its disadvantages. | https://t.co/NxulYnWqLv

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[New lesson] This time we discuss an adage which makes the bold claim that the world belongs to those who get up early. | https://t.co/oRoYwSLVNf

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[New Lesson] One of our Beginner listeners asked about the English verb ‘to get’ which made us think about ‘prendre’. ‘Get’ is just one of the many meanings of this multipurpose French verb, depending on the context. | https://t.co/IvuNAW9kby

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[New lesson] This lesson centres on an interesting initiative which should see manufacturers pull up their socks when it comes to environmentally-friendly products. | https://t.co/0yJ98QGzuX

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[New lesson] A listener asked that we would do a lesson with gardening vocab. La voici! | https://t.co/PtMS1rWbaS

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[New Lesson] The focus of our lesson this time is the covid-19 pandemic which has been central to our lives since the start of the year. | https://t.co/5S7kjPxbct

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[New Lesson] The subject of this - our 200th lesson! - is the opioids crisis in the U.S. which has reached quite shocking proportions. But how did it come to this? Let’s start with a conversation. | https://t.co/MSk9f8Fl04

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[New Lesson] Our conversation this time focuses on people who are referred to as ‘les ‘décroissants’. But who exactly are ‘les décroissants’? To find out, let’s start with a conversation. https://t.co/Yy5Q2igL1o

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[New Lesson] One of our listeners was taking up a position as a teacher in a pre-school in France and asked if we would put together some expressions and vocabulary that might be used in a dialogue between the teacher and a parent. | https://t.co/rC2Qgj3GKT