297 pages
Everyday French
Phrasebooks and dialogues for shops, stations, doctors and homes.
DialogueA2
Leaving the hotel early: ask for breakfast in French
Read and practise a hotel conversation about a 6.30 am departure, a takeaway breakfast, what is included and where to collect it.
PhrasebookA2
Leave a French voicemail: phrases for asking for a callback
Build a French voicemail with your name, one question and a clear callback window. Practise polite phrases, time expressions and a complete message.
DialogueA1
French dialogue with a host: house rules on arrival
Arriving at a French host's home: shoes off or on, the keys, the Wi-Fi, mealtimes and the shower. A full conversation with practice mode for the guest's part.
PhrasebookA2
At the pharmacy in French: say where it hurts and since when
Describe symptoms in French with avoir mal, body-part pictures and depuis. Practise the pharmacist’s questions and ask for a clearer explanation.
DialogueA1
French dialogue at a café: asking to charge your phone
Ask a French café if you can charge your phone or laptop, find a table near a socket and ask for the Wi-Fi code. A full dialogue with practice mode.
PhrasebookB1
End a conversation politely in French: warm, clear goodbyes
Say you need to leave, thank someone for the conversation and choose a goodbye that fits. Compare friendly closings with promises to contact someone.
DialogueA2
French launderette dialogue: the machine has taken my coins
Rehearse an 18-line A2 French launderette conversation about coins taken by a machine that did not start, with picture cards, translation and a short quiz.
PhrasebookA2
Taking a taxi in French: confirm the address and ask the fare
Give a precise taxi destination in French, correct a station mix-up and ask for a fare estimate. Practise short exchanges about the address, price and traffic.
DialogueA2
Il n’y en a plus: choose another dish in French
Handle an unavailable dish in French with a restaurant dialogue. Ask what is left, check a side dish and confirm your alternative order.
PhrasebookB1
French phrases for requesting accessibility arrangements at work
Ask for workplace access arrangements in French: describe a practical barrier, suggest an adjustment and confirm who will arrange it, with 24 translated lines.
DialogueA1
Taking the bus in French: check the destination and your stop
Ask whether a bus goes to the station, confirm where to get off and check the final walk. Practise your lines in a short A1 dialogue.
PhrasebookA1
Build a small French travel phrasebook: requests, replies and repairs
A compact French travel phrasebook for stations, hotels and cafés, with likely replies, confirmation questions and picture cards for key objects.
DialogueB1
Ask a French recruiter to clarify a question you do not understand
Ask a French recruiter to clarify an unclear interview question, confirm the intended focus and answer with a relevant example in sixteen lines.
PhrasebookA2
Poor phone connection in French: ask for the detail you missed
Use short French phrases to explain a broken phone connection, ask for a missed name or time, and check the detail before you hang up.
DialogueA2
Collect a parcel from a neighbour: a French dialogue
Check the name on a parcel, agree a collection time and thank your neighbour in French. Practise the full exchange with a late-arrival alternative.
PhrasebookA2
At the tailor in French: shortening trousers and adjusting clothes
Ask for an alteration in French, show the right length, check the price and arrange a fitting or collection. Four scenes with translations and pictures.
DialogueB1
French performance review dialogue: ask for more responsibility
Link achievements to a request for more responsibility in French. Practise giving evidence, agreeing a limited first step and setting a review date.
PhrasebookA2
French menu questions: what is in the dish and the sauce?
Read three French menu descriptions, then ask about ingredients, accompaniments and sauce. Includes food picture cards and short restaurant exchanges.
DialogueA1
French dialogue before a coach journey: putting luggage in the hold
Talk to a coach driver in French: showing your ticket, putting your suitcase in the hold, getting a luggage tag and asking where to get off. Practise your part.
PhrasebookA1
Asking for the toilet in French: directions, codes and keys
Ask where the toilets are in French, understand the answer, and deal with codes, keys and 'customers only' signs in cafés, stations and shops.
DialogueA2
Do you have this in green? Ask about stock in a French shop
Ask for the exact notebook model, colour and size in French. Practise a shop dialogue and understand in stock, sold out and available to order.
PhrasebookA2
French consultation questions: ask, clarify and check the next step
Prepare French questions for a consultation: where to go, what to bring, how to ask for simpler words and how to check the next appointment.
DialogueA1
Not ready to order? Ask for more time in French
Say you are still choosing, ask the server to come back and order just a drink for now. A short restaurant dialogue with a practice mode.
PhrasebookA2
Start a phone call in French: greetings, transfers and repair phrases
Find the right French phone phrase for introducing yourself, asking for a department, explaining your purpose or handling a poor connection.
DialogueB2
How to ask for a turn to speak in a French meeting
Join a French meeting discussion, wait for your turn and add a focused clarification. Practise a complete dialogue with English speaking cues.
PhrasebookA2
Is my online booking confirmed? Ask in French
Read French booking statuses and ask whether your appointment is confirmed. Practise received, under review and confirmed messages with useful replies.
DialogueA2
At the hairdresser in French: explain the haircut you want
Ask for a trim, light layers and a clear length in French. Follow a salon consultation and practise confirming how much hair will be cut.
PhrasebookB2
French phrases for discussing an ethical concern with a manager
Raise an ethical concern in French using observed facts, clear questions and a defined next step. Four workplace scenes, 24 translated lines and a short quiz.
DialogueB1
French parent–teacher dialogue: discuss your child’s progress
Read a B1 parent–teacher meeting about reading, classroom participation and support. Practise asking for examples and agreeing a clear follow-up.
PhrasebookA1
Ordering coffee in French: what to say and what you’ll hear
Order coffee in French, ask for milk or decaf, answer “sur place ou à emporter ?”, and finish with a clear payment request. A1 phrases with practice.
DialogueB1
French subscription dialogue: challenge an automatic renewal
Practise a B1 customer-service call about an automatic renewal, a dated cancellation request and the options still available, with English and speaking cues.
PhrasebookA2
First dental appointment in French: what to ask on the phone
Ask whether a dental practice takes new patients, book a check-up and confirm forms and documents. A2 French phrases, pictures and a short quiz.
DialogueA1
French dialogue at a ticket gate: when the barcode won't scan
Your e-ticket won't scan at the station gate. Explain the problem in French, find the right barcode and get help from staff. Full dialogue with practice mode.
PhrasebookA2
At the pharmacy in French: symptoms, advice and dosage questions
Use 24 French pharmacy phrases across four scenes: ask for advice, describe a minor problem, discuss existing medicines and clarify dosage instructions.
DialogueB1
Decline a wedding invitation in French: a warm, clear dialogue
Practise declining a wedding invitation in French with a concrete reason, a clear answer and a thoughtful follow-up. B1 dialogue with English speaking cues.
PhrasebookA2
Ask for something cheaper in French: state your budget
Practise a shop conversation: give a spending limit, ask for a cheaper model, check what is included and find out the total before choosing.
