Bon départ: beginners’ French second edition - for iPod/iPhone

What’s the difference between formal and informal greetings in French? How do people in Paris discuss their daily routines? This second edition of Bon départ contains a variety of short conversations covering topics as varied as ordering a meal in a restaurant or visiting a flat for sale. The following audio, video and slideshow collection was devised for those beginning to learn French and touches upon many everyday situations and scenarios. This material forms part of The Open University course L192 Bon départ: beginners' French

Introductions

A selection of French speakers introduce themselves

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01:07

Greetings

Saying hello in formal and informal situations

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01:00

Ordering food

Ordering a meal in a restaurant

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00:54

Buying fruit juice

Someone buying an apple juice

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00:26

Family greetings

Several people introduce their family members

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01:22

Viewing a new home

Visiting a flat for sale

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02:26

Describing cities

Short description of 5 French towns

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01:23

Directions

Asking directions to the tourist office

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00:37

Daily routines audio

French people describe their daily routine

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01:36

Daily routines video

People talking about daily routine

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01:48

Watching TV

People who talk about what they prefer to watch on TV

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01:42

Weekends

People talking about what they do at week-ends

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00:50

Holidays audio

People talk about what they did during their last holiday

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02:43

Holidays video

People discuss their holiday plans

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01:11

Career audio

1 person gives an interview about her studies and career path

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02:17

Career video

People discuss their academic qualifications

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01:47

Shopping audio

People buying goods in different shops

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01:27

Shopping video

Buying a newspaper

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00:45

Staying Healthy

8 short snippets of people talking about what they do to stay healthy

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01:14

Origins and background video

French speakers from non-metropolitan France speak about their origins and their family history

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01:06

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