297 pages
Everyday French
Phrasebooks and dialogues for shops, stations, doctors and homes.
TimelineA2
A day in the life of a French baker
Up at 3 am, the first baguettes at 7, a nap after lunch: follow a French boulanger's day hour by hour, then put it back in order.
ClockA1
Midi, minuit and other time traps in French
Il est midi et demi, not douze heures et demie? Une heure, not un heure? Read eight clocks that hide the classic French time traps.
DialogueB1
Ask for an interpreter for a French consultation: a B1 dialogue
Phone a French-speaking practice to ask for an English interpreter, a companion and written confirmation. Practise the call and follow what is confirmed.
PhrasebookB1
Viewing a used car in French: service history, faults and documents
Ask about a used car in French: maintenance records, visible damage, a test drive and the documents you want to see before making a decision.
Text conversationB1
Planning a surprise party in a French group chat
Six friends, one birthday, zero leaks. Follow a French group chat organising a surprise party: who brings what, the cagnotte, and keeping it secret.
Cheat sheetB1
Clarify a French work brief: six questions before you start
A practical French question sheet for clarifying a task’s result, audience, format, scope and deadline, followed by a model exchange and three checks.
Real documentA2
Read a French building notice: coupure d'eau and travaux
The notice in your building's hall announces a water cut and works. Read the dates, times and instructions, then know what to do and who to call.
QuizB2
French meeting actions: who does what, and by when?
Read a short French meeting, then answer eight questions on task owners, dependencies, deadlines and the difference between preparation and approval.
Gap-fillA2
Accept shopping help but decline a visit in French: gap-fill messages
Complete French messages that accept an errand, decline a visit and arrange a doorstep drop-off. Includes a word bank, pictures and English translations.
Verb drillA2
French reference codes: letters, digits and a read-back drill
Practise checking French reference codes character by character: O or zero, I or one, hyphens, capital letters and the final read-back.
Practical guideB1
Hand over a task in French: a message your colleague can use
Write a clear French handover with the current version, completed checks, remaining action and an explicit reply accepting the follow-up.
ReadingC1
Accord de principe: read a conditional agreement in French
Read a French agreement in principle and two follow-up emails. Track room confirmation, budget approval and the condition for sending invitations.
ArticleA2
Excusez-moi, pardon or désolé: what to say in each situation
Choose a French opener or apology with short scenes. Compare excusez-moi, pardon and désolé, check tu and vous, and practise the speaker agreement.
Picture sceneA2
Find the right entrance: consultation directions in French
Check a consultation’s address, building, entrance and floor in French. Explore a clinic scene, follow reception’s directions and test the details.
Vocabulary listA2
Furnished flat in French: eight items to ask about
Learn eight furniture and appliance words with pictures and viewing questions. Practise which items stay, which belong to the tenant and how to ask for a list.
DialogueA1
French dialogue at the swimming pool: tickets, lockers and rules
A full French conversation at a public pool: buying an entry, renting a locker with a coin, asking where the changing rooms are. Practise your part.
PhrasebookA2
French phrases for charging an electric car
Use a French EV charging point: ask how it works, describe a connector or payment problem, check the price per kWh and the time left. Real phrases with a practice filter.
Text conversationA2
Texting a plumber about a leak, in French
Water under the sink on a Sunday. Text a French plumber: describe the leak, send a photo, ask for a price and agree a time. Pick the clearest replies.
Cheat sheetB2
Closing a French meeting: decisions, actions and open questions
Use a French meeting closing sheet to name decisions, assign actions and keep pending questions clear. Includes a model recap and three checks.
Real documentA1
Read a French recipe card: crêpes for twelve
A handwritten-style French recipe for crêpes: ingredients with grams and centilitres, numbered steps, resting time and the verbs you need in the kitchen.
QuizA2
French laundry label quiz: understand care instructions
Ten questions on French clothing care labels: lavage à la main, ne pas sécher en machine, repassage doux, nettoyage à sec. Know exactly what each one asks.
Gap-fillB1
Explain a health timeline in French: since, then and no longer
Practise a French symptom timeline with eight gaps. Say when a symptom began, what changed and what is still happening, with a translation.
Verb drillA1
French prices drill: say euros and cents from price tags
Read French price tags aloud: 3,50 € is trois euros cinquante, 0,80 € is quatre-vingts centimes. Type the price in words, then the reverse.
Practical guideB2
How to record French meeting actions: owners, deadlines and decisions
Turn a French meeting exchange into a clear action note. Identify accepted tasks, keep conditions visible and practise a concise read-back.
ReadingC1
A French meeting recap: keep conditions and decisions clear
Read a meeting exchange and a French recap, then update one condition. Practise keeping approval, responsibility and the next action clear in a summary.
ArticleB2
Correct a misunderstanding at work in French: clarify and repair
Clarify an internal-versus-client presentation mix-up in French. Use precise reformulations, keep useful work and confirm the changes with a short quiz.
Picture sceneA2
Cancelled transport in French: find the replacement departure
Explore a station forecourt, ask where replacement transport leaves and check the time and ticket. A2 phrases with a changed-plan quiz.
DialogueA2
Introduce two people in French and give them a shared topic
Introduce Nora and Malik at a photography workshop, connect their interests and hand the conversation over. Practise a three-person French dialogue.
PhrasebookA2
Card payment declined in a French shop: what to say next
Understand French checkout replies, ask whether a payment went through and offer another method. Practise phrases for the terminal, cash and change.
Text conversationA2
Texting in French: a friend cancels dinner at the last minute
Your friend cancels dinner an hour before. Practise replying in French without sounding cold or passive-aggressive, and suggest another date.
Cheat sheetA2
Rent and charges in French: five questions for a flat viewing
Ask what a French rent figure covers: charges, water, heating, electricity and internet. A viewing exchange, cost table and quick practice at A2.
Real documentA2
Read a French boarding pass: porte, embarquement and zone
A boarding pass in French: flight, gate, boarding time, seat, zone and baggage. Know where to go and when, and what the airport announcements mean.
QuizB1
French bank statement quiz: débits, crédits and dates
Read a French relevé de compte: débit, crédit, solde, prélèvement, virement, CB, date de valeur. Twelve questions on a sample statement.
Gap-fillA1
French A1 gap-fill: choosing a meal on a small budget
Emma has 15 euros for lunch. Fill in prices and numbers in this short French story: menu prices, totals and change. With instant checking and a translation.
Verb drillA2
The wrong dish in French: explain the mix-up and keep your order
Say what you ordered, identify the dish in front of you and repeat the detail that matters. Practise six short corrections with checked answers.
Practical guideB1
Plan a French speaking-partner session: time, topic and feedback
Agree a short French speaking session with a clear task, balanced turns and correction preferences, using a model exchange and a practical checklist.
