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Édito A2: Chapters 7-12 – HearSay French A2
Improve your listening and speaking skills on the go! This course is inspired by Chapters 7 to 12 of Édito .
Lessons Sleep and well-being Chloe gives Thomas advice on how to improve his sleep schedule and get enough rest.
Vocabulary le sommeil (sleep) s'endormir (to fall asleep) la sieste (nap) le bâillement (yawn) se réveiller (to wake up) la fatigue (fatigue) Il faut... (It is necessary to...) Objectives Give advice and recommendations for better sleep Identify and describe the different stages of a sleep cycle Body parts and pain Thomas complains about back pain from sitting too much, and Chloe describes some stretches.
Vocabulary le dos (back) le cerveau (brain) la douleur (pain) avoir mal (to hurt) allongé(e) (lying down) s'étirer (to stretch) Objectives Identify parts of the human body Describe physical pain, discomfort, and wellness Describe physical movements and sleeping positions Pharmacy and emergencies Thomas visits the pharmacy to get a remedy for a minor cold.
Vocabulary la santé (health) le pharmacien (pharmacist) le remède (remedy) le rhume (cold) tousser (to cough) l'urgence (f.) (emergency) Objectives Consult a pharmacist and understand remedy recommendations Name common illnesses, ailments, and medical treatments Identify emergency phone numbers and emergency services Traditional media and news Chloe talks about her work at a local newspaper and her favorite news sections.
Vocabulary l'actualité (f.) (news) le journal (newspaper) le journaliste (journalist) la presse (press) le reportage (report) la météo (weather forecast) Objectives Express preferences regarding different types of media Identify and discuss different journalism formats and specific news sections Digital media and podcasts Thomas presents his new digital podcast idea to Chloe over a video call.
Vocabulary le podcast (podcast) en direct (live) l'ordinateur (m.) (computer) le smartphone (smartphone) le réseau social (social network) l'internaute (internet user) Objectives Compare traditional media and digital media consumption habits Present a concept for a digital channel or live-streaming show Discuss the role of social networks Cinema and film reviews Chloe and Thomas go to the cinema and review the movie afterwards.
Vocabulary le cinéma (cinema) le film (movie) le scénario (script) l'acteur (actor) ennuyeux (boring) fascinant (fascinating) Objectives Write and justify a positive or negative review of a film Express strong interest or fascination about a specific topic Explain causes and consequences using appropriate connectors Responsible consumption habits Chloe challenges Thomas to buy less new stuff and focus on the second-hand market.
Vocabulary la consommation responsable (responsible consumption) l'achat d'occasion (second-hand purchase) dépenser (to spend) économiser (to save) le produit (product) gratuit(e) (free) Objectives Express a wish or a desire Talk about buying habits and reducing consumption Write a classified ad to sell an item online DIY and bartering services Thomas fixes a broken shelf using his tools and explains the materials used.
Vocabulary le fait maison (DIY) l'outil (m.) (tool) réparer (to repair) en bois (made of wood) en verre (made of glass) le troc (barter) Objectives Talk about DIY activities and manual labor Talk about the materials objects are made of Ask for and propose a service to a neighbor Travel and accommodation inquiries Chloe plans a trip and asks a travel agency for information about flights and hostels.
Vocabulary l'hébergement (m.) (accommodation) l'hôtel (m.) (hotel) l'aéroport (m.) (airport) le vol (flight) les bagages (m.) (luggage) le billet (ticket) Objectives Ask for detailed information about a trip Structure what you are saying Discuss different types of accommodation Tourist sites and excursions Thomas tells Chloe about his excursion to a volcano and the beautiful scenery.
Vocabulary l'excursion (f.) (excursion) le touriste (tourist) le guide (guide) la cascade (waterfall) le volcan (volcano) la déception (disappointment) Objectives Narrate a highlight experienced during a trip Talk about a tourist visit positively or negatively Express and respond to annoyance Education and schooling systems Chloe explains the French school system to a foreign friend and reflects on her studies.
Vocabulary l'école primaire (primary school) l'université (f.) (university) l'étudiant(e) (student) le professeur (teacher) le baccalauréat (high school diploma) réussir (to pass) apprendre (to learn) Objectives Talk about one's educational background and studies Describe the French school system and compare it to others Express gratitude and thank a teacher Job search and careers Thomas is looking for a new coworking space and updating his CV for freelance gigs.
Vocabulary le travail (work) l'entreprise (f.) (company) l'emploi (m.) (job) le CV (resume) l'entretien d'embauche (m.) (job interview) l'espace de coworking (m.) (coworking space) Objectives Talk about professional sectors, jobs, and the work environment Write a formal message to establish a first professional contact Discuss the components of a CV Nature and ecology protection Chloe participates in a local environmental campaign and expresses her worries about climate change.
Vocabulary la nature (nature) l'écologie (f.) (ecology) le climat (climate) la pollution (pollution) la planète (planet) le déchet (waste) protéger (to protect) Objectives Express fear and worry Explain why one must participate in a nature protection action Present a positive change and state why you approve of it Animals and wildlife preservation Thomas volunteers at a wildlife center and learns about endangered species.
Vocabulary la faune (wildlife) l'espèce protégée (f.) (protected species) le dauphin (dolphin) le chat (cat) le chien (dog) l'abeille (f.) (bee) Objectives Express the ability to do something Recount strange behavior in an animal Describe an animal and protest against the destruction of nature 