Let's listen to Xavier tell us a little about his hometown in this lesson. We'll work with a number of useful expressions which could be used in a wide variety of situations. We'll discover the verb 'appartenir à', the expression 'à la rigueur', as well as the prepositions 'loin de' and 'près de'.

31. Tell me about your hometown...

Amélie has a new colleague at work. Let's see what his responsibilities are and discover a little about his linguistic capabilities. We'll meet the verbs "s'occuper de" and "apprendre" as well as the expression "avoir l'air de".

32. How are things going

We often pass comment on fragrances – food, perfume, flowers, nature, and so on. Let's see, in this short lesson, which expressions will allow us to do that. We'll meet the verbs "sentir" and "mettre", in particular. We'll also see how to say that something smells quite strong.

34. That fragrance is nice

In this lesson we're going to see what we'll need to say if we take something to a shop to have it repaired. First we'll need to describe the problem. We'll also find out how long it will take to resolve our problem.

19. My cell phone isn't working. I'd like to have it repaired, please...

A trip abroad can often lead to some unexpected physical condition – an upset stomach, itching from insect bites, blistered feet, and more. That, in turn, can lead us to the local pharmacy. But, what do we say when we get there? Let's find out in this lesson.

20. I need something for these mosquito bites!

You're just back from a fantastic holiday. The first question you'll be asked, of course, is 'How did it go?' There's so much to talk about: the weather, the food, the people, the location. Let's try out some of the vocabulary you're likely to need.

21. How was your holiday? [Part I]

You're in a restaurant, looking forward to your meal. That menu, however, is a little confusing: what about all those ingredients? And the names of all those dishes! How can we make sense of it?… We'll need to know how to ask about ingredients. Let's find out.

25. Is this a vegetarian dish?

In this lesson, our goal is to find out how to ask someone to do a favour for us. We'll meet the expression 'rendre un service à quelqu'un'. We'll also re-visit the expression 'il y a' but in the immediate future form. Finally, we'll study how to deal with the english verb 'to get'.

26. Could you do me a favour?

It's hard to swallow but maybe it's time for a chill pill! Published on April 7, 2015.

20. I need something for these mosquito bites!

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