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Life in Strasbourg – HearSay French A2
Experience the unique Franco-German culture of Strasbourg while practicing essential language skills. Perfect your listening and speaking on the go as you explore this charming city.
Lessons Exploring the historic center Marc shows Chloe around the Grande Île, highlighting the city's beautiful half-timbered architecture.
Vocabulary le centre-ville (downtown) le fleuve (river) la cathédrale (cathedral) la rue (street) le pont (bridge) ancien (old) Objectives Describe historic buildings Ask for simple directions Getting around the city Chloe explains how she uses the city's extensive tram network and bike lanes to get to class.
Vocabulary le tramway (tram) le vélo (bicycle) le ticket (ticket) la station (station) utiliser (to use) pratique (convenient) Objectives Talk about public transportation Buy a travel ticket Eating Alsatian food Marc and Chloe sit down at a local restaurant to enjoy some traditional, hearty regional dishes.
Vocabulary la choucroute (sauerkraut) la tarte flambée (flambée tart) la saucisse (sausage) le restaurant (restaurant) commander (to order) délicieux (delicious) Objectives Order local food at a restaurant Express preferences about meals Managing living expenses Marc discusses the cost of living in Strasbourg compared to Paris, highlighting affordable rent.
Vocabulary le loyer (rent) cher (expensive) moins (less) l'argent (money) payer (to pay) le coût (cost) Objectives Discuss monthly rent Compare prices of everyday items Visiting European institutions Chloe takes a tour of the European Parliament and learns about the city's international significance.
Vocabulary le parlement (parliament) européen (European) le bâtiment (building) le quartier (neighborhood) international (international) visiter (to visit) Objectives Talk about famous institutions Describe a neighborhood Enjoying cultural festivals Marc invites Chloe to an outdoor music event, discussing the city's famous seasonal celebrations.
Vocabulary le festival (festival) le marché (market) l'hiver (winter) la musique (music) participer (to participate) l'événement (event) Objectives Invite someone to an event Talk about hobbies and festivals Relaxing in the parks After a busy week, Chloe and Marc take a peaceful stroll through one of Strasbourg's many green spaces.
Vocabulary la sécurité (safety) le parc (park) se promener (to stroll) l'arbre (tree) tranquille (quiet) la nature (nature) Objectives Discuss feeling safe in a city Talk about spending time in nature 
