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 in this lesson.By Plus Publications

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 addictive as a drug. Let’s discuss ‘les jeux d’argent’ in this lesson.By Plus Publications

The people of southern Louisiana are very proud of their French heritage and culture. They’re fighting tooth and nail for the survival of French which is struggling against the onslaught of English. In this lesson, let’s discuss some of the things that makes Louisiana different.

Our lesson this time relates to the European elections in which President Macron’s party was subjected to a drubbing while support for parties of the right surged. A snap election, called by President Macron after the election results became known, is a high-risk strategy. Let’s discuss.By Plus Publications

This time, our lesson relates to a DIY job that frightens off a lot people, that is, laying tiles. Let’s start with a dialogue.By Plus Publications

Since the launch of chatGPT in November 2022, everyone is talking about it. Some are in awe of its potential while others go so far as to say that it represents an existential threat. Let’s talk about this technological evolution in this lesson.By Plus Publications

From Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the genre defining fiction podcasts Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn’t Dead, comes the new LA noire Unlicensed, starring Molly Quinn, Lusia Strus, and T.L Thompson. Coming November 10, only to Audible. Subscribe now here: https://www.audible.com/Unlicensed Unlicensed follows Molly Hatch (Quinn), r…

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.

In this lesson, 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.By Plus Publications

People 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.By Plus Publications

After nearly two years, we are seeing a gradual return to the workplace. Working from home – travailler de sa maison – has presented both advantages and disadvantages.

Some people are early-risers while others are night owls. In this lesson, we discuss an adage which makes the bold claim that people who fall into the first category are at an advantage.

From New York Times bestselling author Joseph Fink (and creator of Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn’t Dead) comes a wickedly fun middle grade novel about a Halloween-obsessed girl named Esther Gold, who goes out trick-or-treating for one last year, only to find her town under the thrall of a mysterious presence. BOOK LAUNCH: July 27 @ 8pm ET wit…

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.

This lesson centres on an interesting initiative which should see manufacturers pull up their socks when it comes to environmentally-friendly products. Let's start with a conversation!

We released the final episode of Alice Isn’t Dead in 2018, and boy has some stuff happened since then. One of the things that has happened is that all the folks involved in making Alice Isn’t Dead have missed those characters and that world. So we are bringing it back, for one night only, on February 25 as a livestream performance. With Jasika Nico…

One of our listeners asked that we would prepare a lesson with some gardening vocabulary and that’s what we did, over WhatsApp! We have lots of interesting vocabulary to learn – let’s start with a conversation.

Our conversation this time is about something which has been central to our lives around the world since the beginning of the year. We are speaking, of course, about the coronavirus pandemic. Let's get started with a conversation.

A brand new live Alice story, performed at the Largo in Los Angeles earlier this year. Don’t forget: you can get the Alice Isn’t Dead novel – a totally reimagining of the story from the podcast – online or in your local bookstore today. Plus, check out our website for cool Alice Isn’t Dead t-shirts, pins, and posters you can own. Music & Production…

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.

A compilation of short Alice Isn't Dead bonus episodes we made for our Patreon supporters, based on locations chosen by donors. Now that the Patreon is long since closed, we are making them free for everyone. Enjoy! Don’t forget: you can get the Alice Isn’t Dead novel – a totally reimagining of the story from the podcast – online or in your local b…

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.

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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. Let’s consider one such conversation.

A brand new podcast from Night Vale Presents co-founders Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor: Start With This, a podcast gone creativity playground designed to put your ideas in motion. Each episode centers around a topic from world building, to opening lines, and even failure. Then they give listeners two short assignments: something to consume and som…

Our lesson this time goes back to a joke made by chat-show host Trevor Noah last summer, following the World cup. The only thing is, some people didn’t find his joke funny at all, not least the French ambassador in Washington. So what was it all about, again? Let’s start, as usual, with a conversation to put things in context.…

Come see a brand new Alice Isn’t Dead live show, along with performances from Within the Wires and Welcome to Night Vale’s the Faceless Old Woman, at the Largo in LA on April 27! Tickets available now: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Night-Vale-Presents/381517?afflky=LargoAtTheCoronet Listen to Joseph Fink’s new podcast with his Welcome to Night Val…

Our conversation this time focuses on President Macron's plan to reintroduce national service in France. Some people are wondering if he is the right man to decide on such matters, given that he himself is the first French president not to have done military service.

A short letter to the reader that didn’t make it into the final version of the Alice Isn’t Dead novel. Thanks so much for going on this road trip with us. You can get the Alice Isn’t Dead novel right now online or in your local independent book store: http://aliceisntdead.com/#novel Don’t miss Joseph Fink on the 18-city Alice Isn’t Dead book tour, …

Just one week until the Alice Isn’t Dead novel is released! Enjoy this excerpt from the audiobook, read by Jasika Nicole. Pre-order the novel right here, and don’t forget to check out our 18-city book tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn on October 30. Check out aliceisntdead.com for more information about our show.…

Our third excerpt from the Alice Isn’t Dead novel, read by Jasika Nicole. Just a few more weeks until the novel is released! You can pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel here, and check out our book tour, which kicks off in Brooklyn on October 30, novel release day. Check out aliceisntdead.com for more information about our show.…

An excerpt from the Alice Isn’t Dead novel, read by Jasika Nicole. New excerpts every two weeks leading up to the release of the novel on October 30! You can pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel here, and check out our 17-city book tour, including an LA stop featuring Jasika Nicole and Disparition, right here. Check out aliceisntdead.com for more i…

An excerpt from the Alice Isn’t Dead novel, read by Jasika Nicole. We’ll be posting excerpts from the audiobook every two weeks leading up to the release of the novel on October 30, and we’ll be posting something very special on the novel release date, so stay tuned. You can pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel here, and check out our 17-city book …

All road trips end. Pre-order your copy of the Alice Isn’t Dead novel, on sale October 30! And check out our 17 city book tour this fall. Over on the Alice Isn’t Dead store: Dave Watt’s stunning Alice Isn’t Dead road map in three different sizes and Rob Wilson’s logo design on everything from a t-shirt to an enamel pin. Music & Production: Disparit…

A quick update about what’s next for this podcast feed. Don’t forget to pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel and check if Joseph Fink is coming to a city near you on his book tour. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast and want to show your support, consider donating on our Patreon page or buying a t-shirt, poster, or pin from our store. http://aliceisntd…

It didn’t feel like fear. It felt like movement. The Alice Isn’t Dead novel is on sale October 30 – pre-order your signed edition today, and check out our 17 city book tour this fall. Over on the Alice Isn’t Dead store: a stunning Alice Isn’t Dead road map and Rob Wilson’s logo on an enamel pin. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Wr…

I don't know if you deserve forgiveness. The Alice Isn’t Dead novel is on sale October 30 – pre-order your signed edition today, and check out our 17 city book tour this fall. New on the Alice Isn’t Dead store: a stunning Alice Isn’t Dead road map and Rob Wilson’s clever logo on an enamel pin. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Writ…

The Trump presidency is nearing the mid-term elections in November. Mr Trump – arguably more than any other American president – has polarised opinions. Let’s talk about the first half of his mandate and what has being going on in recent weeks.

Man, this isn’t even close to the weirdest thing. Pre-order a signed edition of the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Check out our 17 city book tour this fall. Check out the Alice Isn’t Dead store, featuring a brand new Alice Isn’t Dead road map, Rob Wilson’s stunning logo on t-shirts, a poster, and an enamel pin, and our Bay…

Is this it? (It isn't.) Signed editions of the Alice Isn’t Dead novel available for pre-order today. On sale October 30, 2018. Check out our 17 city book tour this fall. Check out the Alice Isn’t Dead store, featuring a brand new Alice Isn’t Dead road map, Rob Wilson’s stunning logo on t-shirts, a poster, and an enamel pin, and our Bay & Creek t-sh…

Traditionally, French high school graduates have been guaranteed public university places, regardless of the grades achieved in their baccalauréat. This, however, has resulted in very high drop-out rates. It is hoped that, from 2018, proposed reforms will result in a more efficient means of access to university. Let’s talk about all this. C’est par…

The bad is as human as the good. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Signed editions now available for pre-order in the U.S. and Canada. Don’t forget to check out our 17 city book tour this fall. New on the store: an Alice Isn’t Dead road map, featuring roadside attractions from all three seasons. Available in thre…

Watch out for the locals. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Signed editions now available for pre-order in the U.S. and Canada. We’re excited to announce that Jasika Nicole will be narrating the Alice Isn’t Dead audiobook! Find out more information about that and our 17 city book tour on our website. Bay & Creek …

When it's time to leave, do it quickly. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Just announced! Our 17 city book tour for the upcoming Alice Isn’t Dead novel. Bay & Creek t-shirts, Thistle hats, a brand new logo pin, and more available on our store. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Written by Joseph F…

There are oracles on these roads. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Bay & Creek t-shirts, Thistle hats, a brand new logo pin, and more available on our store. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Written by Joseph Fink. Performed by Jasika Nicole and Erica Livingston. Logo by Rob Wilson, robwilsonwo…

Causality is a tricky thing. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Brand new Alice Isn’t Dead logo pin now available on the store. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Written by Joseph Fink. Performed by Jasika Nicole and Erica Livingston. Logo by Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Part of the Night Vale P…

Our special, one-off live episode as performed by Jasika Nicole and Disparition in Los Angeles on April 5, 2018. Part Three starts on April 24th. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Brand new Alice Isn’t Dead logo pin now available on the store. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Written by Joseph F…

Britain’s vote to withdraw from the European Union was widely controversial and continues to be so. Brexit – from a French perspective – is at the centre of our conversation this time.

I know I have a lot to answer for. And I will. I’ll answer for it all. Alice Isn’t Dead, Part 3. Special episode on April 10th. Chapter One on April 24th. Pre-order the Alice Isn’t Dead novel today. On sale October 30, 2018. Get tickets to our live show on April 5th in Los Angeles. Music & Production: Disparition, disparition.info. Written by Josep…

There are many places I'll never go. Alice Isn't Dead returns with Part 3 this April. Read the first chapter of the Alice Isn't Dead novel at Entertainment Weekly. Pre-order Alice Isn’t Dead: A Novel today. On-sale October 30, 2018. See Alice Isn’t Dead live in Los Angeles on April 5th. Don’t miss this rare chance to see us perform a never-before-h…