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

The Open University

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

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A selection of French speakers introduce themselves

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Transcript -- A selection of French speakers introduce themselves

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Saying hello in formal and informal situations

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Transcript -- Saying hello in formal and informal situations

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Ordering a meal in a restaurant

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Transcript -- Ordering a meal in a restaurant

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Someone buying an apple juice

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Transcript -- Someone buying an apple juice

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Several people introduce their family members

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Transcript -- Several people introduce their family members

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Visiting a flat for sale

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Transcript -- Visiting a flat for sale

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Short description of 5 French towns

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Transcript -- Short description of 5 French towns

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Asking directions to the tourist office

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Transcript -- Asking directions to the tourist office

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French people describe their daily routine

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People talking about daily routine

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People who talk about what they prefer to watch on TV

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People talking about what they do at week-ends

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People talk about what they did during their last holiday

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Transcript -- People talk about what they did during their last holiday

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People discuss their holiday plans

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Transcript -- People discuss their holiday plans

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1 person gives an interview about her studies and career path

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Transcript -- 1 person gives an interview about her studies and career path

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People discuss their academic qualifications

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Transcript -- People discuss their academic qualifications

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People buying goods in different shops

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Transcript -- People buying goods in different shops

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Buying a newspaper

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

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

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

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

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

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