"Des Nouvelles du 12 bis", a bilingual radio story in immersive listening to help you learn French through everyday life situations.

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Hi Rosa, Zirek's showing us his new flat on the ground floor! With three rooms, it's big enough for the whole family! There's just a tap that needs repairing.

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Read the transcriptScene 1: A new apartment for the whole family

Here we are at the airport, Rosa. We're waiting for Zirek’s family. I hope the customs officer is nice! Thanks to the family visa procedure, Zerya will be able to validate her long-stay visa with a fiscal stamp.

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Read the transcriptScene 2: Yezdin's family reunited

Oh, Rosa, I’ve got bad news! We’re at the hospital with Zerya! Zirek had an accident with his taxi this morning! He’s hurt his back and his chest. Thank God he's already seeing a doctor.

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Read the transcriptScene 3: Zirek's accident

Hello Rosa, I’m with Pierre and Diane at the hospital. Zirek is in the orthopedic service. He’s going to have back surgery and he won’t be able to work for SIX months!

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Read the transcriptScene 4: A visit to the hospital

Rosa, we all left at the same time this morning : Zerya, the kids, and Ousmane, the new neighbour. Ari and Esmer are starting middle school soon. To get there from number 12 bis, they can take bus 56. But Ousmane is right, it’s much faster by bike.

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Read the transcriptScene 5: The journey to school

Rosa, I’m at school with Zerya and the children for an information meeting. There are so many documents! Esmer and Ari will be in a special class to learn French. Now we need to buy the school supplies!

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Read the transcriptScene 6: Starting school

Hi Rosa, I’m going to help Diane. I can see she’s having trouble coping with all the daily tasks : her work, giving Charlie her bath, and helping Lucien with his homework. Rosa, I’m worried…

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Read the transcriptScene 7: Diane has too much to do!