"Parlez-vous français?" Filmed in the south of France, this lively six-part series covers all of the practical essentials of contemporary conversational French while spotlighting cultural aspects of the country. Each program uses a diverse group of speakers talking in a wide range of real-world contexts to encourage beginners to speak up – and to have fun doing it. French and English, 6-part series, 16 minutes each. What's Cooking? Food Shopping and Dining in France DVD.