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A roadtrip through Normandy – HearSay

French A1

Join Emma and Leo on an exciting road trip through historic Normandy. Practice your listening and speaking on the go as you explore beautiful towns and D-Day beaches.

Lessons

Renting a car in Paris
Emma and Leo pick up their rental car to start their Normandy adventure.
Vocabulary
- la voiture (the car)
- louer (to rent)
- le voyage (the trip)
- la clé (the key)
- partir (to leave)
- la route (the road)
Objectives
- Learn basic car rental terms
- Talk about travel plans
Hitting the road to Rouen
The friends drive out of the city and navigate the French highways.
Vocabulary
- conduire (to drive)
- à droite (to the right)
- à gauche (to the left)
- tout droit (straight ahead)
- la carte (the map)
Objectives
- Understand basic driving directions
- Read a map
Arriving in Rouen
After a scenic drive, Emma and Leo check into their local hotel.
Vocabulary
- l'hôtel (the hotel)
- la chambre (the room)
- réserver (to book)
- le lit (the bed)
- le passeport (the passport)
Objectives
- Check into a hotel
- Ask about the room
Sightseeing in Rouen
They walk around the medieval city center and visit the famous cathedral.
Vocabulary
- la ville (the city)
- la cathédrale (the cathedral)
- visiter (to visit)
- vieux (old)
- beau (beautiful)
Objectives
- Describe buildings
- Ask what to visit
Driving to Honfleur
The weather changes as they drive toward the picturesque coastal town of Honfleur.
Vocabulary
- le soleil (the sun)
- la pluie (the rain)
- le matin (the morning)
- aujourd'hui (today)
- le port (the port)
- regarder (to look at)
Objectives
- Talk about the weather
- Express time of day
Lunch by the harbor
Leo and Emma stop at a harbor-side cafe to try fresh local seafood.
Vocabulary
- le restaurant (the restaurant)
- manger (to eat)
- le poisson (the fish)
- l'eau (the water)
- s'il vous plaît (please)
- l'addition (the bill)
Objectives
- Order food at a restaurant
- Ask for the bill
The cliffs of Étretat
They hike up to see the breathtaking white chalk cliffs over the ocean.
Vocabulary
- la mer (the sea)
- la plage (the beach)
- grand (big)
- marcher (to walk)
- la photo (the photo)
Objectives
- Describe natural scenery
- Talk about walking
The Bayeux tapestry
Emma explains the history of William the Conqueror at the tapestry museum.
Vocabulary
- le musée (the museum)
- l'histoire (the history)
- le billet (the ticket)
- le bateau (the boat)
- écouter (to listen)
Objectives
- Buy museum tickets
- Discuss history simply
Asking directions in Bayeux
Leo gets a bit lost looking for their next stop in the historic town.
Vocabulary
- où (where)
- la rue (the street)
- le nord (the north)
- loin (far)
- près (near)
- trouver (to find)
Objectives
- Ask for directions
- Understand locations
Driving to the beaches
The roadtrip continues toward the coast to explore the WWII historical sites.
Vocabulary
- la guerre (the war)
- le soldat (the soldier)
- comprendre (to understand)
- important (important)
- le jour (the day)
Objectives
- Talk about distances
- Learn basic war-related terms
Visiting Omaha Beach
They pay their respects at the D-Day landings memorial site.
Vocabulary
- le mémorial (the memorial)
- triste (sad)
- calme (calm)
- merci (thank you)
- la paix (the peace)
Objectives
- Express basic emotions
- Pay respects
Exploring the cider route
Driving inland, they sample regional specialties like cheese and fresh apple cider.
Vocabulary
- boire (to drink)
- la pomme (the apple)
- aimer (to like)
- le fromage (the cheese)
- bon (good)
- le verre (the glass)
Objectives
- Express likes and dislikes
- Order drinks
Buying souvenirs
Before leaving Normandy, Emma buys some local gifts for her sister.
Vocabulary
- acheter (to buy)
- le magasin (the shop)
- cher (expensive)
- combien (how much)
- le cadeau (the gift)
Objectives
- Ask about prices
- Buy gifts
Returning to Paris
Exhausted but happy, the friends drive back to Paris as evening falls.
Vocabulary
- rentrer (to return)
- la fin (the end)
- le soir (the evening)
- fatigué (tired)
- au revoir (goodbye)
- la semaine (the week)
Objectives
- Say goodbye
- Express tiredness
- Summarize a trip