French course Survival French for Travelers

By RickInAlbi

Languages

French

Level

Basic

Lessons

School

None

This course assumes absolutely no knowledge of French. The focus is on basic conversation for people wanting to travel to a French-speaking region, and written recognition of important words and phrases. Grammar is de-emphasized. Examples of situations discussed include finding the restroom and understanding directions, ordering in a restaurant, buying and paying for necessities, requesting a hotel room, reading and understanding road signs, understanding times and dates, and learning about the weather.

Teachers:

1. Lesson 01: The Most Important Words in French

This lesson focuses on some of the most important words and... more This lesson focuses on some of the most important words and phrases in French, including "yes," "no," "please," and "thank you." It also discusses many of the ways that people start and end conversations, such as the many different ways to say "good-bye." less

2. Lesson 10: Dates and Times

This lesson teaches basic vocabulary for dates and times,... more This lesson teaches basic vocabulary for dates and times, including the days of the week and the months of the year. It also includes practice telling time, both in the "traditional" 24 hours clock and the 12-hour clock commonly used in North America. less

3. Lesson 2: Getting and Understanding Directions

This lesson focuses on asking questions that in English... more This lesson focuses on asking questions that in English often start with "where is" and "where are," and understanding the response. It covers the basic structure of the question, the names of things whose location is often requested, and common responses to this type of question. less

4. Lesson 3: Numbers and Money, Part 1

This lesson focuses on the numbers from 0 to 59, and begins... more This lesson focuses on the numbers from 0 to 59, and begins to introduce some expressions related to money, such as "How much?" less

5. Lesson 4: Numbers and Money, Part 2

This lesson covers the rest of the numbers through 100, and... more This lesson covers the rest of the numbers through 100, and introduces some more expressions related to money. The goal is to be able to conduct simple financial transactions in French. less

6. Lesson 5: Food Words, Part 1

This lesson teaches some basic words related to food and... more This lesson teaches some basic words related to food and drink. It focuses more on food and drink during the day, as opposed to food and drink in the evening. less

7. Lesson 6: Food Words, Part 2

This lesson focuses on words for food often purchased in a... more This lesson focuses on words for food often purchased in a restaurant. While the emphasis is on the evening meal, but the material covered is generally applicable for meals in restaurants for lunch or dinner. less

8. Lesson 7: At the Hotel

This lesson covers words and expressions useful in a hotel,... more This lesson covers words and expressions useful in a hotel, chambre d'hôte, or other overnight accommodations. It includes help in making reservations, requesting a key, or asking for additional services. less

9. Lesson 8: On the Highway

This lesson covers useful vocabulary for driving in France.... more This lesson covers useful vocabulary for driving in France. Among other things, it includes an explanation of common road signs. Also included is a brief review of traffic rules that drivers elsewhere may not know. less

10. Lesson 9: The Weather

Basic phrases discussing the weather and temperature. Basic phrases discussing the weather and temperature. less

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