# First steps: Where is it?

**Language:** French  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Listen in as Nadia and Gérard talk through the way to the station in real, everyday French. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** A street corner in Marseille a few streets from the park, late morning. Nadia is in the city for two days and stops Gérard, who has lived on this street all his life. Both hold vous throughout.

## Lessons

### 1. Stopping someone to ask directions

Nadia stops Gérard in the street to ask the way to the station.

### 2. Asking how far somewhere is

Nadia asks Gérard how long the walk takes.

### 3. Following directions to the station

Nadia asks Gérard to repeat, and he adds the next step.

### 4. Locating a bank by landmarks

Nadia works out with Gérard where the bank is.

### 5. Saying what is behind something

Nadia and Gérard work out that the station is behind the hotel.

### 6. Asking where the toilets are

Nadia asks Gérard where the toilets are.

### 7. Thanking someone for their help

Nadia thanks Gérard for his help and they part.