# Édito A2: Chapters 7-12

**Language:** French  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Improve your listening and speaking skills on the go! This course is inspired by Chapters 7 to 12 of [Édito](https://www.editionsdidier.com/fr/sous-collection/edito-a2).

**Setting:** Paris, France. Follow two friends as they navigate their careers, travel adventures, and efforts to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

## Lessons

### 1. 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

### 2. 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

### 3. 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

### 4. 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

### 5. 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

### 6. 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

### 7. 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

### 8. 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

### 9. 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

### 10. 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

### 11. 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

### 12. 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

### 13. 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

### 14. 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