# Rugby fever in Toulouse

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

> Join Inès and Thomas to experience the passion of Toulouse rugby culture, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back.

**Setting:** Inès and Thomas, old friends and avid rugby fans, are spending a weekend in Toulouse to catch a major Stade Toulousain match. They chat at a lively café on the Place Saint-Pierre and on the banks of the Garonne as they soak up the local rugby culture.

## Lessons

### 1. Commenting on what people are wearing

Inès and Thomas take a seat in a busy square and observe the crowd dressed in team colors.

### 2. Talking about personal belongings

Inès shows Thomas the new scarf she bought this morning, while Thomas compares it to his old rugby jersey.

### 3. Sharing childhood memories

Thomas shares memories of going to rugby matches with his father, while Inès explains her perspective as a newcomer to Toulouse.

### 4. Expressing enthusiasm for an atmosphere

Inès shares her excitement about the festive crowd in Toulouse, while Thomas prepares to tell her about the local stadium's history.

### 5. Explaining the history of something

Thomas shares a bit of history about the local sports club's origins before Inès insists they find something to eat.

### 6. Deciding where to eat

After discussing the generational passion for the team, Inès and Thomas spot a nice nearby café and decide to head there for food.

### 7. Choosing what to eat

Thomas wants to order a simple salad, but Inès convinces him to try a more traditional local dish instead.

### 8. Discussing food preferences

Inès decides to order cassoulet for lunch, prompting Thomas to joke about how the heavy meal might affect her energy during the upcoming match.

### 9. Making plans for later

Thomas and Inès discuss the match schedule and decide to take a walk by the Garonne River afterward.

### 10. Deciding on the next step

Thomas points out that they can see the stadium from the river, prompting them to head there right after finishing their meal.

### 11. Planning a future outing

Inès suggests buying tickets for the next match, and Thomas promises to check the ticket prices later that evening.

### 12. Ordering food at a restaurant

When the waitress arrives at their table, Inès and Thomas order a cassoulet and a poulet basquaise.

### 13. Expressing excitement about upcoming plans

Inès and Thomas finish their meal and discuss their route to the stadium, sharing their excitement for the day ahead.

### 14. Thanking someone and making promises

Thomas thanks Inès for traveling to Toulouse to visit him, and the two agree to make their trip an annual tradition.