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Starting Fresh In Paris – HearSay français 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.
Leçons Introductions And Backgrounds Amélie and Julien meet at a local cafe and share their life stories and origins.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire la plage (the beach) le sommet (the summit) le vent (the wind) la canicule (the heatwave) le ciel (the sky) magnifique (magnificent) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire ramener (to bring back) la valise (the suitcase) le gadget (the gadget) les années 80 (the 80s) la technologie (the technology) multicolore (multicolored) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs Rent an accommodation Read and understand real estate advertisements Describing The Apartment Amélie describes the layout, rooms, and new furniture in her flat.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire animé (lively) le centre-ville (the city center) le bâtiment (the building) historique (historic) tranquille (quiet) commerçant (commercial/shopping) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs Express disappointment Console and comfort someone Physical Appearance People-watching at a busy plaza, they observe and describe interesting passersby.
Vocabulaire le visage (the face) barbu (bearded) mince (thin) costaud (sturdy/well-built) le sosie (the look-alike) ressembler à (to look like) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire chaleureux (warm/welcoming) bavard (talkative) têtu (stubborn) paresseux (lazy) le trait de caractère (the character trait) tolérant (tolerant) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs 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.
Vocabulaire 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) Objectifs Observe and describe a visual work of art Share emotions inspired by an artwork Situate elements spatially within an image 