You are in cafe
all the waiter
ask what they have in the way of sandwiches
ask whether they have something hot
ask for a croque-monsieur
say that you want a black coffee
ask whether the juke-box works
ask how much it costs
ask whether he can change fifty francs into twenty centimes’ coins.
You are in a bank
say that you want to change some money
explain that it is in traveller's cheques
ask where you must sign
show your passport
ask what the exchange rate is
You are driving in France
say that you car has broken down
say that you are not sure what's wrong
explain that the car just stopped and smoke came out the motor
say that don't know how to open the bonnet
ask what you should do
You are in a cafe
greet the waiter and ask for a cold drink
ask him whether they have a phone in the cafe
ask whether you need a token to ring
say that you will be back in a short time
tell him to leave your drink on the table
You have been sitting in a cafe, writing postcards and decide to leave
all the waiter
ask for the bill
ask whether the service is included
and him ten francs and tell him to keep the change
ask him whether he knows where you may buy stamps
You are in youth hostel
explain that you will stay one night and maybe more if you like the place
ask whether there are facilities for cooking
ask at what time the breakfast is served
say that you are interested in the evening meal but not lunch
ask at what time must you check out
say that you have a youth hostel card and show it.
You are in a sweet shop
say that you want to buy a box of chocolate
say that the one in the window is too expensive
ask whether they have something cheaper
say that you'll take the smaller one
ask whether they can wrap it up
pay and take your leave
Courses : vêtements
explain that you want to try the leather shoes you have seen in the window
state your shoe size and the colour you prefer
ask whether they have any black one left
say that they fit you perfectly
ut that they don't suit the outfit you are wearing
ask for something more casual, less formal and more comfortable
say that they are too tight
explain that you did not expect to spend so much money and you are nor sure whether you can afford it at the moment
You are in a caravan park
say that you want a site for a caravan and a tent
ask for the weekly rate
ask whether there is a swimming pool
ask where can you do some horse riding
ask if there are any facilities for cooking
ask whether the shopping centre is within walking distance
Au centre commercial d'un hôtel
explain that you want to buy some unusual souvenirs
scribe 3 presents that you will bring back from France
ask whether there is duty free section
say that you would rather go in town because it is much cheaper
explain that these places are a tourist trap.
You are asking the way
ask whether there is a public phone around here
ask where the market place is
ask whether you can there by foot
ask whether the nº45 bus goes there
ask what line must you take.
ask how long does it takes by foot
You are at the travel's agent
say that you would like to spend a week in a ski resort
ask what he have to suggest
say that you are only inquiring at this stage
say when you want to go
ask whether you can take the brochure
ask him whether he could write the prices down for you
say that you will decide by next week
You are discussing where to eat
suggest a restaurant
explain this restaurant is a very popular
tell about its location and the price
say that it opens late
say that it is clean and serves good food
omment on the pleasant service and the decor
You are in town . You are speaking to a French tourist
offer your help
explain where the nearest bank is
explain that it is about five hundred meters
tell him bus 345 goes there
tell him to get off at the third stop
offer to take him to the nearest bus stop
Dans un magasin de disques
ask for the price of a LP record
say that you are looking for a record in French but you have forgotten the name of the singer
explain that you don't know the title either
offer to sing it instead
say you might ask a friend about it and come back later with more information
thank the salesperson for his/her patience.
You are at the tourist office
Check whether this is the tourist office
say that you are looking for a youth hostel
ask how to get there and what the hour of business and are
say that you still have four hours before it opens
ask what you could visit in the meantime
say that you are hungry
ask whether there is a good cheap restaurant not too dear close by
At the Boulangerie
ask for two loaves of bread
ask whether they have any croissants left
ask for half a dozen
ask whether they are butter croissant
say that they smell good
ask how much it costs
ask for a receipt and explain that you must share the costs with your group
You are at the doctor's
Greet the doctor and explain that you have an appointment
tell him that you have hurt your leg
explain how
ask whether it is serious
ask whether he can give you something to relieve the pain
explain that he has been hurting you for two days
ask for a prescription
thank him and ask how much you owe him
You are lost and ask a pedestrian to tell you the way
stop the man and ask him how to get to the Latin District
say that you are are going on foot
repeat his instructions (3)
ask whether you can walk there easily
ask where the nearest bus stop is
You are in plane
say that you don't like flying
explain that you are always air sick
say that you took something for it but it has not had any effect yet
ask whether there is a film on
say that you don't think that "Airport, Part 9 ' is a good film to watch while flying
You have borrowed the family car
tell your dad that you have left the car in the city
explain that you had an empty tank
say that it is parked in a safe place in front of the police station
say that you took a cab
explain that the driver is waiting outside to be paid
say that you will pick up the car tomorrow
You are a bit early at the airport
ask where the waiting-room is
ask where you can find a trolley because you have a lot of luggage
say that you have a suitcase, a backpack, a handbag, a satchel, a photographic bag and an attache case.
say that you hope that you don't have an excess of baggage because you cannot afford to pay the fees.
You are at the post office
say that you want to send a letter , airmail to Australia.
ask for the price of a stamp
say that you want four stamps
ask how much it cost altogether
ask whether you can phone from here
The phone rings . It the plumber
Tell him that there is no one at home now
Say that the bathroom has to be fixed
Explain that your father will be home tonight
Offer to take his phone number and to pass on the message
Ask what is the most convenient time to ring back
You phone a friend, his sister answers
say that you would like to speak to your freehand
ask when will he be back
ask whether the knows where he left
say that there is no point leaving a message and that you will ring later
suggest that he might ring when ever her comes back
You are at home . The phone rings
ask who is on the phone
say that your sister has gone to the grocer's
say that she won't be long but you are not sure when she will be back
say that you can ask her to ring back
ask for the speaker phone number and ask when will be best time to ring
say that you will pass the message
You are the post office
say that you want to send a parcel to Australia
ask how long it will take by surface mail
ask what is the difference with airmail
say that it weighs eight kilos
ask for the price.
Au téléphone
ask who is on the line
ask whether you could speak to Sam
explain that the line is not very clear
say that there is no one answering that name
ask someone to speak louder
ask whether you can leave a message
say that you will call at a later stage
ask someone on the phone to be kind enough to take a message
explain that you sister is not here but she won't be very long
tell someone not to hang up.
The phone rings
Introduce yourself and say your phone number
Ask who is speaking
Say that there is no Alice living here
Explain that it must be a wrong number
Tell the person not to worry and that it is not serious.
Au téléphone : You are ringing someone
Introduce yourself
Check whether it is the phone number you wanted
Say that you want to speak to Alice
Explain that you have found the phone number on the phone book
Apologise for your mistake
You are ringing back home
explain the receptionist that you want to ring collect to Australia
say that you would like to talk person to person with your parents
ask about the time difference
give your phone number
ask whether you must wait
The phone rings
ask who is the phone
say that the line is not clear
explain that the person has made a mistake
say that there is Alice living here
say that there is no need to apologize
say that everyone can make mistake
You want to send some mail
say that you have a letter airmail to Australia
ask how much are the stamps
ask whether he knows how long it will take
ask where is the counter for the poste restante
ask whether there is any mail for you
You are at the post office
explain that you are collecting stamps
say that you want the last set edited for the Bicentenary
ask where you could find them
say that you have a parcel to send
ask for the price per kilo
You are applying for a summer job at a wineyard
introduce yourself
say how long you intend to stay in France
explain that you would like to work in France
scribe the type of work you are interested in
explain that you are presently living with a family as an "au pair" person
ask how much money an hour you could make
ask at what time you start work
say that you are ready to start now
ask how to get to the vineyard
ask how long the grape picking season last (la saison des vendanges)
Someone ask you some directions
say that it is not too far, about ten minutes on foot
tell the person to go straight ahead , to turn left on the second street and that the Town Hall is 100 metres away on the left
say that it should be signposted
say don't mention when the person thanks you.
You are at the lost and found objects
ask for the lost and found objects office
that you have lost your suitcase
scribe it
that you must fill up the form
ask whether there is any chance to get it back
ve them an address and phone number to contact you
You are in petrol station
ask for 30 litres of super
ask the attendant to check the oil
ask where the toilets are
ask whether they have a hot drink
ask where are the automatic vending machines?
You are at the airport and no one is waiting for you. You ring your friend
say that you have arrived and you are now at the airport
say that you have arrived two days early because you did not stop at Singapore as expected
say that you have sent a telegram
xpress your surprise that it was not received
ask what the best way to get to this house tell him not to bother not to come and bother and that you will take a taxi.
You are at the airport
say that you don't like flying especially when the plane takes off
ask at what time the plane will land
say that you have excess of baggage
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