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Introductions and life in Paris – HearSay

French A1

Master basic introductions, family descriptions, and sharing your hobbies based on Édito — Chapters 1, 2. Get ready to explore French city life and connect with new friends.

Lessons

Hello, who are you?
Learn to introduce yourself, state your age, and ask for someone else's name.
Vocabulary
- Bonjour (Hello)
- Je m'appelle... (My name is...)
- la nationalité (the nationality)
- J'ai... ans (I am... years old)
- un prénom (a first name)
- un nom (a last name)
Objectives
- Introduce oneself and ask someone else to introduce themselves
- Ask for and give basic personal information
Where do you live?
Describe your new neighborhood and learn to talk about your living situation.
Vocabulary
- habiter (to live)
- un quartier (a neighborhood)
- la ville (the city)
- une adresse (an address)
- un appartement (an apartment)
- une rue (a street)
- sympa (nice)
Objectives
- Ask for and state where one lives
- Describe a neighborhood or accommodation
Sharing your hobbies
Talk about what you love and hate doing in your free time.
Vocabulary
- aimer (to like/love)
- les loisirs (the hobbies)
- la musique (the music)
- le cinéma (the cinema)
- détester (to hate)
- le sport (the sport)
- l'art (the art)
Objectives
- State personal interests, hobbies, and favorite subjects
- Express tastes, likes, and dislikes
Meet my family
Introduce your family members and explain your relationship status.
Vocabulary
- la famille (the family)
- le père (the father)
- la mère (the mother)
- le frère (the brother)
- la sœur (the sister)
- le mari (the husband)
- la femme (the wife/woman)
Objectives
- Identify family members and describe family relationships
- State marital and relationship status
Exchanging contact info
Ask for contact details and learn to spell out email addresses.
Vocabulary
- un e-mail (an email)
- arobase (at sign)
- un numéro de téléphone (a phone number)
- la date de naissance (the date of birth)
- un passeport (a passport)
- un site internet (a website)
Objectives
- Ask for and give contact information
- Fill out a basic online profile or registration form
Talking about the neighborhood
Lucas and Marie chat about the neighborhood.
Vocabulary
- voisin
- quartier