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DELF A1 writing practice: ask what to bring to a first class

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Write to a centre about Monday’s drawing class. Ask what materials to bring and which room to use, with a writing space, model and checklist.

In short

Name the course and day, then ask two questions: Quel matériel dois-je apporter ? and Dans quelle salle a lieu le cours ? Use vous when writing to the centre.

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The information for your message
Already knownAsk the centre
A drawing classWhat materials should you bring?
Your first class is on MondayWhich room should you go to?

Useful words for the materials question

These are words you can use when asking about materials. Your task is to get the centre’s list. Write at least 40 words for this exercise. Start with Monday’s drawing class so the recipient can identify it, then put each practical question in its own sentence.

DELF A1 · Production écrite · first-class enquiryNot an official exam paper

Vous êtes Nora Morel. Vous commencez un cours de dessin lundi. Écrivez au centre pour préparer votre première séance. Indiquez le cours et le jour. Demandez quel matériel apporter et dans quelle salle aller. Remerciez la personne qui vous répond.

(40 mots minimum)

You are Nora Morel and start a drawing class on Monday. Write to the centre before your first session. Identify the class and day, ask what materials to bring and which room to go to, then thank the person replying.

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Read a model answer

Bonjour,

Je commence le cours de dessin lundi. C’est ma première séance dans votre centre. Pouvez-vous me dire quel matériel apporter ? Est-ce que j’ai besoin d’un carnet de dessin ? Dans quelle salle a lieu le cours ? Merci beaucoup pour votre aide.

Bonne journée !

Nora Morel

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Before you finish

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How do you ask what to bring in French?

Polite questions
FrenchEnglish
Pouvez-vous me dire… ?Can you tell me…?
Quel matériel dois-je apporter ?What materials should I bring?
Dans quelle salle a lieu le cours ?Which room does the class take place in?
Question 1No account needed
Which question asks about the room?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Dans quelle salle a lieu le cours ?. Dans quelle salle asks for a room; à quelle heure asks for a time.

Question 2No account needed
Which opening identifies the right class?

Choose one answer.

Answer and explanation

Je commence le cours de dessin lundi.. The brief specifies Monday’s drawing class, so both the activity and day matter.

For a second message, change the class to French and the day to Thursday. Keep the two practical questions. Read the opening and closing together to check that the tone stays polite throughout.

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