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Working in the mountains – HearSay

French A2

Follow Chloé and Lucas as they navigate life and work in a bustling French ski resort. Learn to talk about professions, daily routines, and work experiences.

Lessons

Talking about mountain professions
Chloé and Lucas meet at the ski lodge and discuss their jobs and the people they work with.
Vocabulary
- le moniteur de ski (Ski instructor)
- le pisteur-secouriste (Ski patroller)
- le musher (Sled dog driver)
- le saisonnier (Seasonal worker)
- la secrétaire (Secretary)
- le médecin (Doctor)
Objectives
- Talk about your profession
- Inquire about others' work
- Understand Etymology
Describing a daily routine
Lucas explains his busy early morning routine to prepare the slopes for the tourists.
Vocabulary
- se lever (To get up)
- s'habiller (To get dressed)
- ouvrir les pistes (To open the ski slopes)
- tôt (Early)
- le matin (The morning)
- la saison (Season)
Objectives
- Describe a daily work routine
- Specify work hours
- Discuss seasonal employment
Expressing professional passion
Chloé shares how long she has been teaching skiing and why she loves her demanding job.
Vocabulary
- depuis (Since / For)
- passionnant (Fascinating)
- prenant (Demanding)
- travailler (To work)
- longtemps (A long time)
- la journée (The day)
Objectives
- Express duration using "Depuis"
- Express professional passion