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Trip to the French Riviera – HearSay

French A1

Prepare for the beautiful Côte d'Azur with practical listening and speaking practice on the go. Master basic French interactions while exploring sunny beaches and historic towns.

Lessons

Arriving at Nice airport
Emma and Leo land at the Nice Côte d'Azur airport and head to passport control.
Vocabulary
- bonjour (hello)
- l'aéroport (the airport)
- le passeport (the passport)
- oui (yes)
- merci (thank you)
- la valise (the suitcase)
Objectives
- Greet someone formally
- Answer simple questions
- Identify basic travel documents
Taking the coastal train
The friends need to purchase tickets for the train ride to their base in Antibes.
Vocabulary
- le train (the train)
- le billet (the ticket)
- combien (how much)
- s'il vous plaît (please)
- la gare (the train station)
- partir (to leave)
Objectives
- Buy a train ticket
- Ask about prices
- Locate the station
Checking into the hotel
Emma and Leo arrive at their charming hotel in Antibes and ask for their room.
Vocabulary
- l'hôtel (the hotel)
- la chambre (the room)
- la clé (the key)
- le lit (the bed)
- réserver (to book)
- la nuit (the night)
Objectives
- Check into a hotel
- Confirm a reservation
- Ask for a room key
A morning café breakfast
Starting the day right, they order breakfast at a bustling café in the old town.
Vocabulary
- le café (the coffee)
- le croissant (the croissant)
- l'eau (the water)
- je voudrais (I would like)
- l'addition (the bill)
- le matin (the morning)
Objectives
- Order food and drinks
- Express a polite request
- Ask for the bill
Finding the Picasso Museum
Getting lost in the narrow streets of Antibes, Leo stops to ask a local for directions.
Vocabulary
- où (where)
- le musée (the museum)
- à gauche (to the left)
- à droite (to the right)
- tout droit (straight ahead)
- la rue (the street)
Objectives
- Ask for directions
- Understand simple navigation
- Identify street locations
Enjoying modern art
Inside the museum, Emma admires the paintings and checks the exhibition hours.
Vocabulary
- l'art (the art)
- le tableau (the painting)
- ouvert (open)
- fermé (closed)
- j'aime (I like)
- regarder (to look)
Objectives
- Express basic preferences
- Ask about opening hours
- Describe what you see
Relaxing at the beach
The duo spends a warm afternoon swimming at a beautiful beach in Juan-les-Pins.
Vocabulary
- la plage (the beach)
- le soleil (the sun)
- la mer (the sea)
- nager (to swim)
- chaud (hot)
- le sable (the sand)
Objectives
- Talk about the weather
- Describe coastal scenery
- Discuss beach activities
Shopping at a local market
Picking up fresh produce for a picnic at an outdoor market near the coast.
Vocabulary
- le marché (the market)
- la pomme (the apple)
- le fromage (the cheese)
- le sac (the bag)
- acheter (to buy)
- frais (fresh)
Objectives
- Name basic food items
- Interact with a market vendor
- Describe food quality
A bus to Èze village
Taking public transit up the mountains to explore a historic hilltop village.
Vocabulary
- le bus (the bus)
- le village (the village)
- beau (beautiful)
- vieux (old)
- la montagne (the mountain)
- la vue (the view)
Objectives
- Use public transport vocabulary
- Describe a place with adjectives
- Appreciate the scenery
Seafood dinner by the sea
Emma and Leo treat themselves to a delicious seafood dinner in Cannes.
Vocabulary
- le restaurant (the restaurant)
- le menu (the menu)
- le poisson (the fish)
- le vin (the wine)
- délicieux (delicious)
- manger (to eat)
Objectives
- Read a basic menu
- Order a meal
- Compliment the food
Exploring the Cannes festival
Walking by the Palais des Festivals, they talk about movies and famous actors.
Vocabulary
- le cinéma (the cinema)
- le film (the film)
- grand (big)
- célèbre (famous)
- la photo (the photo)
- ici (here)
Objectives
- Talk about entertainment
- Take a picture
- Point out locations
Renting coastal bicycles
Choosing an eco-friendly way to travel, Leo rents bikes to ride along the shoreline.
Vocabulary
- le vélo (the bicycle)
- louer (to rent)
- la piste (the path)
- aujourd'hui (today)
- le casque (the helmet)
- vite (fast)
Objectives
- Rent sports equipment
- Talk about daily plans
- Follow simple safety instructions
Making friends at a concert
Enjoying an evening jazz event, Emma introduces herself to some friendly locals.
Vocabulary
- je m'appelle (my name is)
- et vous (and you)
- la musique (the music)
- français (French)
- parler (to speak)
- le soir (the evening)
Objectives
- Introduce yourself
- Ask someone's name
- Discuss language skills
Buying souvenirs and leaving
Picking up some final gifts and postcards before heading back home.
Vocabulary
- le cadeau (the gift)
- la carte postale (the postcard)
- au revoir (goodbye)
- le voyage (the trip)
- à bientôt (see you soon)
- bien (good/well)
Objectives
- Purchase small souvenirs
- Say goodbye
- Summarize a good experience