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Édito A2, Chapters 7-12 – HearSay French A2
Listen in as Hugo and Juliette talk about wellness habits and eco-friendly choices in real, everyday French. It pairs with the themes of chapters 7-12 of Édito . By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.
Lessons Asking why someone looks tired Juliette asks Hugo why he is up early, and he explains that his hard mattress caused him severe back pain.
Giving advice for back pain Juliette tries to guess Hugo's sleeping position and recommends sleeping on his side with a pillow between his knees.
Offering and describing hot drinks Juliette offers Hugo some tea and describes the different soothing herbal varieties she has available.
Choosing a morning herbal tea Hugo asks Juliette which tea she drinks, and she serves him hot thyme tea to boost his energy.
Discussing past sleeping habits Hugo recalls getting very little sleep while working at sea, and Juliette questions whether his short boat naps were sufficient.
Describing a recent nap Juliette tells Hugo about the relaxation room and describes falling asleep quickly and having a strange dream.
Talking about former work travel Juliette describes her old mail delivery route in Cantal, and Hugo asks about the daily distance she covered.
Talking about joint aches Hugo and Juliette compare physical aches caused by cold weather and discuss evening stretching routines.
Describing a former profession Juliette explains her job as a choir director and complains lightheartedly about members who never listen to instructions.
Asking about evening routines Hugo asks Juliette how she spends her evenings, and she tells him about a radio show she enjoys.
Expressing interest in nature programs Juliette talks about her passion for radio shows about wildlife, while Hugo admits he avoids listening to negative news.
Comparing paper and digital media Hugo explains why he prefers reading Sunday newspapers on paper, and Juliette mentions watching videos sent by her granddaughter.
Discussing screen time before bed Juliette describes writing long messages to her granddaughter, and Hugo warns her against using screens right before sleeping.
Inquiring about afternoon activities Hugo tells Juliette about an afternoon repair workshop at the residence, and she asks which one he means.
Talking about fixing broken items Juliette mentions a broken wooden lamp she wants to fix, and Hugo talks about his experience mending fishing nets.
Giving advice against wastefulness Hugo advises Juliette to keep old items instead of throwing them away, and teases her to drink her tea.
Asking about travel by train Juliette asks Hugo how he traveled to Strasbourg, and he describes his relaxing nine-hour train journey from Brittany.
Discussing past vacation accommodation Juliette explains why she stopped flying and describes staying at a charming local guesthouse in Greece.
Comparing early morning habits Juliette and Hugo discuss early holiday breakfasts and how decades of work shaped Juliette's early wake-up routine.
Discussing retirement plans Juliette asks Hugo when he plans to stop working at sea, and he shares his dream of becoming a port tour guide.
Setting a time to meet Juliette encourages Hugo about his speaking skills and they arrange to meet in the relaxation room at two o'clock.
