# French cinema classics

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

> Join Inès and Antoine for discussions on legendary French films, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

**Setting:** While visiting Strasbourg during the off-season, Antoine strikes up a conversation with Inès at a cozy café in the Krutenau district. Over a few cheap demis de bière, they discover a shared passion for classic French cinema and decide to exchange recommendations throughout his stay.

## Lessons

### 1. Striking up a conversation in a café

Antoine asks Inès for a drink recommendation at a Strasbourg café, and they briefly share where they are from.

### 2. Talking about your vacation activities

Inès and Antoine introduce themselves, share what they do, and discover a mutual love for old French films.

### 3. Suggesting to use informal address

Antoine and Inès bond over their love for classic black-and-white cinema before deciding to switch to using "tu".

### 4. Describing the plot of a movie

After agreeing to use "tu", Inès asks Antoine about his favorite classic film, and he explains its plot.

### 5. Asking where to watch a movie

Inès asks Antoine where she can find his movie recommendation online, and Antoine asks her about her own taste in films.

### 6. Sharing your favorite movie genres

Inès shares her love for colorful musicals, and she and Antoine discuss their appreciation for different film styles.

### 7. Asking for movie recommendations

Inès asks Antoine for weekend movie recommendations, and he suggests a famous French comedy with incredible dialogue.

### 8. Inquiring about speech speed in films

Inès asks if the actors in classic films speak too fast, and Antoine explains that they use authentic, popular French.

### 9. Comparing past and present movies

Inès and Antoine discuss why they prefer older films, appreciating the expressive actors and the role of music in classic cinema.

### 10. Asking about length of stay

Antoine offers to buy the next round of drinks, and Inès asks him how much longer he will be visiting Strasbourg.

### 11. Talking about sightseeing and weather

Inès asks Antoine about his tourist activities in Strasbourg, and they discuss the freezing cold weather.

### 12. Checking movie showtimes

Inès recommends a local cinema that plays classic films and looks up tonight's schedule on her phone for Antoine.

### 13. Inviting someone to an outing

Antoine is thrilled to recognize a classic film, leading Inès to suggest going tonight and Antoine to invite her to join him.

### 14. Suggesting to grab a bite

Antoine suggests getting some food before the movie, and Inès recommends a nearby restaurant as they finalize their evening plans.