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You always get an interview which adds a little listening difficulty to the measured voices of the linkman and the voice over. This lady says 'Cascade du Bois de Boulogne' doesn't she ?
 

A nice, measured, voice-over. I always hate to hear English with a subsequent translation in French. But it doesn't spoil this extract
 

It is the frozen, scripted nature of this discussion that makes it very comprehensible. Note that it is the content that is scripted - not the words themselves which are spontaneous
 

A very clear voice over - but plenty of new vocabulary to learn if you intend to take up mustard-making !
 

Don't worry about the children's voices - always the most difficult to pick up. However, note the voices of the teachers - distinctly more difficult than the voice-over

Such a typical piece, this. All very straightforward until the fisherman starts to speak. It took me a while to pick up 'gourmette' - an identity bracelet. A good exercise, though

Thanks to the voice-over of Patrick Floersham, this is a Level-1, although with some moments of difficulty because of the background sound.

A pleasant little Level-1. And note that the lovely accent of the south doesn't make it harder. Quite the reverse, all the syllables are sounded distinctly.

This is mostly Level-1. However, there are a few difficult passages. Can you find the places where I've cheated a little on the subtitles ?

And this is very much a Level-1, where the articulation is so distinct that one can almost see the spaces between the words on the page ! But this is beautifully spoken French

It's not the political element that made me record this, but the fact that Jean Sarkozy's voice and manner are such a carbon copy of his father's. And then, there is the carefully rehearsed delivery.

Very clear dialogue, although there is a passage right at the very end where the prof talks about the talent of Harry's father pour 's'attirer des ennuis' Is that right ?

As before in this series, it's mostly Level-1, although with specialised vocabulary that tests the ear

Let's not be too snobby about this. It's a good Level-1 exercise

This is longer than most news items - over 5 minutes. One or two 'voices in the street' but mostly Level-1

What always fascinates me is the fact that the Hondelatte's voice is - as you would expect - easy to follow, but the voices of witnesses and policemen can be extremely difficult, as here. Most of this is Level-1, though

Ary Abittan is the protégé of Gad Elmaleh. He was obviously a little nervous, and we might guess that the clarity of his diction owes much to his desire to communicate with his audience. Later on no doubt, he will play the game of 'Have you caught on?'

Despite the effects of age, emotion, and the ripe accent of the Mediterranean, Paqua's voice is clear and formal. Level-1

Plenty of vox pop here to add spice to a Level-1 voice over

This is a Level-1, because both voices are crystal clear and well-modulated. Listen to the sound of the voices, as an example of French pronunciation. (The pictures are pretty good, too)

This is a level-1 - except for the referee at the end who has something to say and is determined to cram it all into the time available !

This is a long clip with different voices. But mostly Level-1

Setting the controversy aside, I wanted to include this for the informal - but relatively clear - contribution of Thierry Lhermitte. It's the style of everyday French. Level-1

There are a few different registers here. Drucker interviewing, Berne yapping enthusiastically, the voice-over, the historical clips. But it's mostly Level-1

A Level-1 piece, and notice that because of the excellent sound recording, even the voices in the training ring are relatively clear.

This is a straightforward Level-1 exercise. Switch the subtitles off !

Like so many American series, this is professionally written, and the gentle pace of the dialogue gives the ear a chance to catch up. Apart from the little girl's conversation. Where was it the credit card agent had already called ?

It's a Level-1. Switch off the subtitles! (Ctrl-H for AlShow, Alt-H for GOM Player)