A daily audio course you can listen to anywhere — on your commute, on a walk, over coffee. You'll start understanding native speakers and finally feel comfortable speaking, all inside WhatsApp.
Hiking the French Alps – HearSay French A1
Prepare for your alpine adventure with essential vocabulary and practical phrases. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you explore scenic trails.
Lessons Arriving in Chamonix Emma arrives in the mountain village and introduces herself to locals.
Vocabulary bonjour (hello) la montagne (the mountain) je suis (I am) le village (the village) merci (thank you) Objectives Say hello and introduce yourself Recognize basic mountain terms Getting trail information Lucas helps a tourist find the right path for a day hike.
Vocabulary le chemin (the trail) où est (where is) la carte (the map) facile (easy) difficile (difficult) Objectives Ask where a location is Describe if a trail is easy or difficult Renting hiking gear Emma goes to a local shop to rent proper footwear and a pack.
Vocabulary le sac à dos (the backpack) les chaussures (the shoes) louer (to rent) petit (small) grand (large) Objectives Rent hiking equipment Describe basic sizes Packing the backpack The hikers prepare their bags with the necessary supplies.
Vocabulary la tente (the tent) la bouteille (the bottle) l'eau (the water) le vêtement (the piece of clothing) porter (to carry) Objectives Identify items for a backpack Use basic action verbs for carrying Checking the weather Lucas checks the sky and the forecast before starting the trek.
Vocabulary la météo (the weather) le soleil (the sun) la pluie (the rain) il fait beau (the weather is nice) aujourd'hui (today) Objectives Understand simple weather conditions Discuss today's weather Understanding trail signs Emma navigates a crossroads by reading the wooden markers.
Vocabulary le panneau (the sign) à gauche (to the left) à droite (to the right) le kilomètre (the kilometer) tout droit (straight ahead) Objectives Read directions from signs Understand left, right, and straight Meeting other hikers On the GR5 trail, Emma and Lucas greet a group from abroad.
Vocabulary le marcheur (the walker) avec (with) anglais (English) français (French) parler (to speak) Objectives State your nationality Ask others what language they speak Booking a mountain refuge Lucas reserves a place to sleep to avoid the early season snow.
Vocabulary le refuge (the refuge) le lit (the bed) dormir (to sleep) demain (tomorrow) réserver (to book) Objectives Ask for a bed in a refuge Talk about plans for tomorrow Respecting nature rules Emma learns about the Leave No Trace principles to protect wildlife.
Vocabulary la nature (the nature) le déchet (the trash) la marmotte (the marmot) regarder (to look at) propre (clean) Objectives Describe local animals Express the need to keep nature clean Buying hiking snacks Before the steep climb, Lucas purchases provisions from a farm.
Vocabulary le fromage (the cheese) le pain (the bread) acheter (to buy) combien ça coûte (how much does it cost) le chocolat (the chocolate) Objectives Ask for the price of food Buy snacks for a hike Describing the landscape Reaching a high pass, the hikers admire the view of the valley.
Vocabulary la neige (the snow) le lac (the lake) la forêt (the forest) beau (beautiful) vert (green) Objectives Describe basic natural features Use simple adjectives for colors and beauty Dealing with tiredness Emma feels the physical toll of the long ascent and needs to rest.
Vocabulary fatigué (tired) le pied (the foot) la jambe (the leg) la pause (the break) s'arrêter (to stop) Objectives Say you are tired Identify basic body parts like feet and legs Emergency situations Lucas explains what to do if the trail becomes unsafe.
Vocabulary le téléphone (the telephone) le problème (the problem) au secours (help) blessé (injured) dangereux (dangerous) Objectives Call for help Describe a situation as dangerous Celebrating the hike Back in town, Emma and Lucas share a drink to mark their success.
Vocabulary la fin (the end) le verre (the glass) content (happy) boire (to drink) au revoir (goodbye) Objectives Express happiness after a journey Say goodbye to hiking companions 