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Starting Fresh In Paris – HearSay French A2
Master everyday conversations based on Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Édito . Perfect your listening and speaking skills on the go for A2 proficiency.
Lessons Introductions And Backgrounds Amélie and Julien meet at a local cafe and share their life stories and origins.
Vocabulary grandir (to grow up) déménager (to move) le parcours (the journey/path) naître (to be born) s'installer (to settle down) le célibataire (the single person) Objectives Talk about one's background and origins Recount past events and life changes Hobbies And Intentions They discuss their future career plans and favorite weekend leisure activities.
Vocabulary avoir l'intention de (to intend to) la passion (the passion) l'accrobranche (the treetop adventure course) le bricolage (the DIY/tinkering) le musicien (the musician) adorer (to love) Objectives Express intentions to do something in the future Talk about tastes and passions regarding leisure activities Planning An Outing Julien proposes going to a cultural exhibition, and they work out the practical details.
Vocabulary Ça te dit ? (Are you up for it?) être libre (to be free) Avec plaisir ! (With pleasure!) réserver (to reserve) le tarif (the rate/price) l'exposition (the exhibition) Objectives Propose, accept, or refuse an outing Organize a group leisure activity and present practical information Childhood Memories Walking through a historic park, they recount nostalgic memories from their childhoods.
Vocabulary se souvenir (to remember) inoubliable (unforgettable) l'enfance (the childhood) joyeux (joyful) de temps en temps (from time to time) gravé dans ma mémoire (engraved in my memory) Objectives Recount a personal memory or childhood experience Describe past habits using the imparfait tense Weather And Landscapes They talk about their favorite vacation destinations and the shifting climate.
Vocabulary la plage (the beach) le sommet (the summit) le vent (the wind) la canicule (the heatwave) le ciel (the sky) magnifique (magnificent) Objectives Make small talk about the weather Describe various landscapes including the sea and mountains Souvenirs And Retro Trends Amélie shows Julien some vintage clothing and gadgets she recently purchased.
Vocabulary ramener (to bring back) la valise (the suitcase) le gadget (the gadget) les années 80 (the 80s) la technologie (the technology) multicolore (multicolored) Objectives Talk about buying vacation souvenirs Discuss past decades and vintage trends House Hunting Amélie shares her recent experiences scanning real estate ads for a new apartment.
Vocabulary l'annonce (the advertisement) le loyer (the rent) le studio (the studio apartment) le locataire (the tenant) le mètre carré (the square meter) les charges (the utilities) Objectives Rent an accommodation Read and understand real estate advertisements Describing The Apartment Amélie describes the layout, rooms, and new furniture in her flat.
Vocabulary le rez-de-chaussée (the ground floor) le balcon (the balcony) le canapé (the sofa) l'étagère (the shelf) le réfrigérateur (the fridge) clair (bright) Objectives Describe a residence or living space Name furniture and household appliances The Neighborhood And City Julien compares his lively district to Amélie's quiet, historic neighborhood.
Vocabulary animé (lively) le centre-ville (the city center) le bâtiment (the building) historique (historic) tranquille (quiet) commerçant (commercial/shopping) Objectives Describe the characteristics of a city or neighborhood Compare different housing types and living situations Disappointment And Consoling Julien tells a frustrating story about missing an opportunity, and Amélie offers comfort.
Vocabulary C'est dommage (It's a shame) Tant pis (Never mind / Oh well) Ce n'est pas grave (It's not serious / It's okay) Ne t'inquiète pas (Don't worry) Courage ! (Cheer up! / Good luck!) rater (to miss) Objectives Express disappointment Console and comfort someone Physical Appearance People-watching at a busy plaza, they observe and describe interesting passersby.
Vocabulary le visage (the face) barbu (bearded) mince (thin) costaud (sturdy/well-built) le sosie (the look-alike) ressembler à (to look like) Objectives Describe someone's physical appearance in detail Compare people to express similarity Personality Traits They discuss the varying personalities, quirks, and flaws of their roommates.
Vocabulary chaleureux (warm/welcoming) bavard (talkative) têtu (stubborn) paresseux (lazy) le trait de caractère (the character trait) tolérant (tolerant) Objectives Describe someone's personality Discuss someone's qualities and flaws Compliments And Social Media Amélie helps Julien pick out the perfect professional picture for his social network profile.
Vocabulary le profil (the profile) la photo réussie (the successful photo) capter l'attention (to capture attention) sortir du lot (to stand out) Vous avez bonne mine ! (You look well!) le réseau social (the social network) Objectives Give compliments to others Discuss appropriate pictures for different social networks Art And Impressions They visit an art gallery and share their impressions of a striking painting.
Vocabulary le tableau (the painting) au premier plan (in the foreground) au centre (in the center) flou (blurry) la lumière (the light) l'œuvre (the artwork/work) Objectives Observe and describe a visual work of art Share emotions inspired by an artwork Situate elements spatially within an image