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Édito B1: Chapters 7-12 – HearSay French B1
Master B1 listening and speaking on the go with this engaging audio course. Based on chapters 7 through 12 of Édito , you will explore travel, ecology, urban living, and the arts.
Lessons Off The Beaten Path Chloe and Thomas discuss their next holiday destination away from the crowds.
Vocabulary le tourisme de masse (mass tourism) s'immerger (to immerse oneself) un agent de voyages (a travel agent) le forfait (the package deal) épargné(e) (spared) le budget routard (the backpacker budget) l'aller-retour (m.) (the round trip) la correspondance (the connection) Objectives Organize a trip and discuss travel conditions Present a country or region that is not invaded by tourists Identify and describe different traveler profiles On The Road Again The friends plan their transportation, hoping for good weather along the way.
Vocabulary l'autoroute (f.) (the highway) le compartiment (the compartment) le péage (the toll) le quai de gare (the train platform) nuageux (cloudy) pluvieux (rainy) la baie (the bay) la prévision (the forecast) Objectives Choose, reserve, and justify a means of transport Describe past, present, and future weather conditions Indicate an itinerary and give precise directions Our Planet's Legacy Thomas shares an article about the environmental impact of modern consumption.
Vocabulary le réchauffement climatique (global warming) l'empreinte (f.) carbone (the carbon footprint) les gaz à effet de serre (greenhouse gases) la déchetterie (the recycling center) le tri sélectif (waste sorting) l'emballage (m.) (the packaging) broyer (to crush) fondre (to melt) Objectives Discuss climate change and the impact of the carbon footprint Explain the step-by-step recycling process of different materials Express disagreement and firmly reject an idea Building A Green Future Chloe proposes new sustainable initiatives for their apartment building.
Vocabulary le toit végétalisé (the green roof) le panneau solaire (the solar panel) l'écoquartier (m.) (the eco-district) le gaspillage (the waste/wasting) végétaliser (to plant/make green) l'énergie (f.) verte (green energy) la citerne à eau (the water tank) isoler (to insulate) Objectives Discuss sustainable living spaces and shared facilities Name modern ecological technologies and solutions Describe daily green habits and sustainable gestures Life In The City The two discuss the infrastructure and recent changes in their neighborhood.
Vocabulary l'arrondissement (m.) (the district/borough) le trottoir (the sidewalk) l'éclairage (m.) public (street lighting) les espaces verts (m.) (green spaces) le détritus (the trash/debris) le dépôt sauvage (illegal dumping) verbaliser (to fine/ticket) l'amende (f.) (the fine) Objectives Describe a neighborhood and its infrastructure Express disgust and complain about urban incivilities Express varying quantities using indefinite adjectives and pronouns Art Or Vandalism? A new mural in the city center sparks a debate about the value of street art.
Vocabulary la fresque (the mural) le pochoir (the stencil) la bombe de peinture (the spray paint can) le graffiti (the graffiti) éphémère (ephemeral/temporary) gigantesque (gigantic) enlaidir (to make ugly) le vandalisme (vandalism) Objectives Discuss and express opinions on street art Debate whether street art constitutes vandalism or legitimate artistic expression Describe an urban artistic installation Thirst For Knowledge Thomas considers taking a break to pursue a new university degree.
Vocabulary l'amphithéâtre (m.) (the lecture hall) les travaux dirigés (m.) (tutorials/seminars) bachoter (to cram for an exam) sécher les cours (to skip classes) le parcours universitaire (the academic path) échouer (to fail) autonome (autonomous/independent) rigoureux (rigorous) Objectives Talk about the university system, study paths, and diplomas Describe the qualities necessary to succeed in your studies Express worry and fears facing a new situation The Digital Classroom Chloe signs up for an online course and evaluates its credibility.
Vocabulary la formation en ligne (online training/e-learning) le moteur de recherche (the search engine) la fiabilité (the reliability) le tuteur (the tutor) la mise à jour (the update) l'encyclopédie (f.) (the encyclopedia) approfondir (to deepen) se méfier (to distrust/be wary of) Objectives Understand the vocabulary of MOOCs and e-learning Express trust and distrust towards information sources Understand and use the expression of cause and consequence Work, Rest, And Play After a long week, the friends decide they need to prioritize their free time.
Vocabulary le présentéisme (presenteeism) la détente (relaxation) la flemme (laziness) le laisser-aller (letting go/carelessness) s'endormir (to fall asleep) le passe-temps (the hobby) ludique (playful/fun) apaisant (soothing) Objectives Talk about hobbies and leisure activities Give practical advice for resting or taking an effective nap Discuss and react to cultural stereotypes regarding work and leisure Getting Active Thomas tries to convince Chloe to join his new sports team to stay in shape.
Vocabulary la course à pied (running) le maillot (the jersey/swimsuit) s'entraîner (to train) transpirer (to sweat) la blessure (the injury) guérir (to cure/heal) l'ordonnance (f.) (the prescription) soulager (to relieve) Objectives Use arguments to convince someone to join a team or group activity Discuss the benefits of sports for different groups Talk about health and a medical consultation Tech And Health Chloe reads about a new smart clothing invention that monitors vital signs.
Vocabulary le brevet technologique (the technological patent) le prototype (the prototype) le capteur (the sensor) étanche (waterproof) les paramètres vitaux (m.) (vital signs) l'autodiagnostic (m.) (self-diagnosis) le traitement (the treatment) mettre au point (to develop/finalize) Objectives Present the utility and specific qualities of a technological object Issue warnings and draw attention to potential dangers Discuss the pros and cons of medical autodiagnosis Lost In A Book The friends share their current favorite novels and discuss their reading habits.
Vocabulary la maison d'édition (the publishing house) le roman policier (the detective novel) le conte (the tale) la nouvelle (the short story) bilingue (bilingual) autobiographique (autobiographical) rédiger (to write/draft) l'écrivain (m.) (the writer) Objectives Talk about reading habits and literary preferences Identify literary genres and publishing professions Express opposition and concession in an argument The Visual Arts A visit to a local photography and painting exhibition inspires Chloe.
Vocabulary le chef-d'œuvre (the masterpiece) l'aquarelle (f.) (watercolor) le chevalet (the easel) l'esquisse (f.) (the sketch) le crépuscule (dusk/twilight) s'émerveiller (to marvel) bouleversant (deeply moving) le pinceau (the paintbrush) Objectives Describe a work of art or an artistic event Understand technical advice on photography Express appreciation for a visual artwork Night At The Theater Thomas and Chloe write a review for a blog after seeing an avant-garde play.
Vocabulary le comédien (the actor) la mise en scène (the staging/direction) le décor (the set/scenery) le court-métrage (the short film) audacieux (audacious/bold) ennuyeux (boring) interpréter (to interpret/play a role) choquer (to shock) Objectives Express not liking a cultural work Write a review to share impressions Situate events in time when telling a story 