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An American tourist is lost in Paris, during a thunderstorm. Making her way across the deserted Pont Neuf she meets a man coming the other way. “Excusez-moi monsieur,” she says, “Parlez vous anglais? You see, I’m lost, and…” The man looks back, surprised. “Me too, dear. Been walking ’round for hours and hours.” He takes a quick look at the little map that the concierge gave her at the hotel, but shrugs. His knowledge of Paris’ geography is as sketchy as hers. Over the next hour and a half, she meets another Englishman, a couple from Morocco on their honeymoon, and a tour group from Seoul, Korea. All are hopelessly lost, and not a single person has been able to find a Parisian person who can help them out. “Where are all the French people?” wonders the tourist as she continues searching. “Aren’t there any people besides tourists in Paris in August??”
In today’s Advanced Audio Blog, Christophe reflects on Paris in August. August is the busiest time for tourism in France, and today’s lesson is written from the viewpoint of a Paris native. This mp3 is entirely in French, so if you think that the English translation would help, come to FrenchPod101.com! For more French learning material, including easier courses, online quizzes and more, come to FrenchPod101.com!
You’ve been trekking through the hot Saharan desert for what seems like an eternity. You have become separated from your party, and have been wandering around for weeks. Your water ran out days ago, and you have become dangerously dehydrated. But you notice an oasis on the distance. As you grow closer you notice that it is a small community of mud huts. As you crawl nearer, a tribesman notices you and comes over. “Water,” you croak. “Water, please”. The tribesman smiles broadly, but uncomprehendingly, and asks, “Comment?”
In today’s lesson we’ll be learning to order drinks in French. This will be useful not only for when you’re dying of thirst in French speaking Africa, but also if you need a beer in Brussels, or a latte in Paris. Today’s grammar point will help you to learn to use please in French, which is always important in French language and culture.
Learn French travel phrases with FrenchPod101.com! A little French can go such a long way! Whether you’re traveling, visiting, or sightseeing, FrenchPod101.com has all the essential travel phrases just for you! Today we cover a high frequency French phrase sure to be of use on your trip, travels or vacation to France.
In today’s lesson we’ll be learning some phrases and customs that will be useful when eating in France. What should you do while eating and what should you say to French people while doing it? Be sure to stop by FrenchPod101.com for more information on French language and customs.
Welcome back to Frenchpod101.com. Are you hungry? Thirsty? Feel like having some company while you eat and drink? You’re lucky that we speak the same language… what if you were in France? Would you be able to ask someone out to dinner?
In today’s lesson Alice and Robert make some plans to go to a restaurant. They use some common French verbs, conjugating them in the first and second person. Remember to review the new vocabulary with our PDF document and practice as much as possible with the learning center!
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Premium Learning CenterLearn French with Frenchpod101.com! You’re on the site of the famous Champs-Élysées in Paris when a public phone starts ringing. Who could it be? You pick it up nervously…. what should you say? Would you know the French words to say? You’re in a French speaking country; do you really think that you can get by with English?
In this lesson Aurélie answers the phone, and we find out who is calling her. We hear how to answer, and some easy things to remember. Listen to the bonus conversation interpreted in a fun and posh way!
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Function: understanding tourism in Paris | Topic: paris, tourism | Politeness Level: informal
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