You are discussing holiday arrangements with a friend
Greet Mireille, and say who is speaking.
Say you (use ‘on’)can have dinner together at the new restaurant this evening.
Ask what she thinks of that.
Say you can go there another time if she is busy tonight.
Say Wednesday is good for you.
You are in a travel agency.
Say you want to cancel your trip to Nice.
Say now you are going to take your holidays in September and you would like to book a flight for the 14th.
ask if this is possible.
Say you can’t change the date in order to leave earlier. You have to work until the 13th of September.
Talking about sports.
ask your friend what sort of sports he/she plays and which ones he/she prefers.
Then tell him/her about the sports you like and dislike.
Mention at least 6 different sports.
You are in class
say that you have not done your homework
say that it is the first time
say that you won't do it again
ve three reasons why you have not done it
thank the teacher for his/her understanding
You are talking about school
ask how many lessons does he/she have every day
ask at what time does the school start
ask what his/her favourite subject is
ask what sport facilities they have at school
ask about the discipline
ask what foreign languages he/she studies
You are at a petrol station
say that you want to buy some petrol
ask the attendant to fill up the tank
ask the attendant to check the water in the radiator the oil and the tyre pressure
ask whether they have any toilets here
ask whether you may pay with a credit card
You are at the station
ask for a ticket, return, second class.
say that would prefer a seat near the window
ask at what time the train leaves
ask when does it arrives
ask whether you must change train
say that you have decided not to travel today because you don't like travelling by yourself
Au service de crédit d'un grand magasin
explain that you would like to buy a computer
ask whether they accept cheques/credit card/ traveller's cheques
ask if you make make a lay by ( une avance)
ask whether they have credit facilities ( des facilités de crédit)
explain that you have a bank account
say that you have a source of income and give details.
You are in a department store
ask where the food section is
ask whether there is a lift
ask if it is working
explain that you cannot walk down the stairs because you broke your leg whilst skiing
ask the sales lady to give you six slices of cheese and a bottle of mineral water
say that you will wait for her
thank her for her help
say that you have seen the same socks half-price in the market
ask whether they can deliver
You are at the bus terminal
say that you are taking the 10.40 pm coach. because you missed the last train at 5.15 pm
ask if it is on time or late
ask whether the coach is direct
ask whether there is a later coach
ask whether there is a train direct to Bordeaux
ask what type of coach it is
You are in a hotel
say that you have booked a room for the two next weeks
ask which floor it is on
ask whether there is a lift
say that you like the room and that you will take it
ask the receptionist to help you with your suitcase
ask him to wake you up tomorrow at six o'clock
ask whether there is a swimming pool in the hotel
Au bureau de réclamations d'un grand magasin
ask to see the manager because you wish to complain
express your complaint to the manager
say that you want to return the jumper you have bought and explain why
say that the price is outrageous
say that you would prefer get your money back because you have seen the same jumper, in the same colour and the same brand at half the price somewhere else.
express you anger and state that you will never come back to this place again.
You are in a book store
explain that you need some help
say that you would like a book to study French
ask whether they can recommend one
ask whether they offer a discount for students
ask whether they have it as a second-hand book
say that you don't mind if it is an older edition
say that you must think about it and you'll be back
You are invited to a party
ask whether parents are allowed
ask the reason for the party
say that you have a lots of "hits" on cassette
say that you can bring them
say that you will bring some food and drinks
say that one has never enough anyway
You are in a market
ask how much the potatoes are
say that you will take two kilos
ask whether they have any fruits
ask for a pound of green apples
ask for a punnet of strawberries
ask for a dozen oranges
ask how much it is
You are in a souvenir shop
ask that would like something with a bit of local colour for your sister
say that a pen with her name is a good idea
ask for the price
say that you would like something cheaper
say that will take a small Eiffel figurine
say that you would like also something else but you have forgotten what
You are in a large department store at the lost property section.
explain that you have lost your wallet.
say where and how.
scribe its contents (credit card, pictures, passport, money ....)
ask if they could ring you at your hotel if they find it.
You have lost your bag
explain to the policeman that you have lost your bag
explain where
" " when
scribe its content ( a picture of your dog, passport, credit card, traveller's cheques...)
ask what must you do now
thank the policeman
You are at the beach with a friend
invite your friend to go swimming
ask why he does not fancy swimming now because it is really hot
tell him to be put some cream against the sun
explain that the sun is dangerous for the skin
ask him to look after your sun glasses and your bag
say that you will be back in a short while
say that it is a pity that he does not want to swim
You are looking for a restaurant
ask someone to recommend a good restaurant
explain what you mean by "good"
say the type of food you prefer
say that you would like to try something local
thank the person for his help
You meet a french person in the train
ask whether he can speak English
say that you are visiting France
say how long you intend to stay here for
say why you are here
say how long you have been studying French
tell him to repeat more slowly because he speaks too fast for you
ask what did he say
ask what he meant in English
ask whether he could translate a word for you
say that you don't speak fluently yet but you will very soon
You are looking for a place to have a meal
ask someone where you can eat in the area
ask whether there are many restaurants nearby
ask whether there is a good restaurant nearby which is not too expensive
say that you are keen on seafood
thank the person
You have just arrived in a small French town
ask whether there is a place to get a meal
say that if all the restaurants are closed at this time of the day maybe there is a snack-bar or a cafe
say that usually you don't like take-away but you have no choice
thank the person for his/her help
You are in a French town speaking to a passer-by
ask whether he/she can help you
explain that you would like to get to the youth hostel
ask if he/did say straight ahead or to the right
ask him how far it is
ask whether you can walk there
ask what bus goes there
ask where is the nearest stop
You talk to a tourist ..
offer to help
tell him that the swimming pool is on the third street after the bridge on the left
explain that it is closed now
suggest Bondi Beach
explain that the Bus 344 goes there
Indicate where the closest bus stop is
You are shopping for some clothes
You go into a shop and greet the sales person
he asks you what you are looking for
say that you'd like a jumper he asks what size
say that you are not sure explain that the French use different size than in Australia
ask whether you can try it
e shows you one and you find it too small
ask whether he has something larger
e gives to you another one
explain that you like the model and the size but you would like another colour something perhaps lighter
explain that you love about dark colours
say that you like the cream one and that you'll take it
You are shopping for some clothes
ask whether the shirts in the baskets are on sale
say that they are out of fashion
explain that you don't follow the fashion
ask what are they made of
ask whether they are washable
ask whether they need ironing
say that you will take half a dozen
You are shopping for some clothes
say that you are looking for a business shirt
say that you need a black one to go with a white tie
explain why
say that money is no problem
say that you will take one for you and one for your mum.
You are talking about you travelling plans
explain what you would do on you first day in Paris
explain that you will avoid hôtels and will stay in youth hostels.
explain why
say that you have to get your youth hostel membership
You are shopping in a department store
ask where the souvenir section is
explain that you need some help or advice
say that you want to buy something for your dad but you don't know what
explain that you only have twenty dollars to spend
say that you want something with a bit of the local colour
repeat there of the suggestions you have heard
explain why the two first two are not suitable and the last one is.
ask whether they accept Australian money or traveller's cheques.
You are shopping with a friend
ask what he/she think about this jumper
ask whether it fits you
say that it will go perfectly with your trousers
ask his opinion about the quality
ask him his advice about the price
suggest another place where things are much cheaper.
You are stopped by the police while driving
say that this car does not belong to you
explain that it is a rented car
say that you did not see the red light
say that you have an international driving license
thank the policeman for letting you go
say that you be more careful from now on.
Au Cent Mille Chapeaux
ask whether you can try the hat on
ask for a different colour
ask for a larger size
ask for a different model
that you would like something typically Australian
explain that your French pen Friend has asked you to bring one just like Crocodile Dundee
You are in a car with a friend
tell him/her that he/she went through a red light
tell him/her to watch for the stop sign
remind him/her that the speed limit is 110 K per hour on the highways and 80 on the roads
tell him that he has not his seat belt on
tell him that you are only trying to help him
You are a receptionist in a large office
say that the manager is not available now
d that he/she is busy
you must organise an appointment first
say you are going to try to see what you can do
organise an appointment for a given date and time
You are in the hôtel and you are going out
tell the receptionist that you are going out
explain you'll be back in the afternoon in case someone calls you
ask him/her to take the message if someone asks for you
ask where the closest place to change some Australian money is
ask whether you must leave your key at the desk
You have lost your way
say that you have been going in circles and you think that you have lost your way
say where your hotel is located
thank the person for walking the whole way back with you
say that you have appreciated his/her help and that you don't know what you would have done without him/her
You are leaving the hôtel
ask for the bill
ask whether there is any mail for you
ask whether they could sent it to you in case some arrives after you leave
ask the receptionist to call for a taxi
ask how far the airport is from the city
ask whether there is a bus service
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