Themed Course · Everyday French
Allo, bonjour, je voudrais réserver…
Hello, I'd like to make a reservation…
From understanding a cultural event listing to making a reservation over the phone, this course helps you use "before" and "after" to describe the order of things — and plan an outing from start to finish.
Who It's For
Who this course is made for
If any of these sound like you, this course is a great fit.
Learners who can already invite people and turn down invitations, and want to plan out the finer details
Anyone who loves exhibitions and shows and wants to understand event listings
Anyone who wants to confidently make a reservation over the phone
Anyone who wants to use "before" and "after" to clearly describe the order of a series of actions
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, I can…
Three concrete "I can" statements — the abilities this course aims to give you.
Je peux comprendre un programme.
I can understand an event listing
Je peux réserver par téléphone.
I can make a reservation by phone
Je peux organiser un rendez-vous avec la classe.
I can plan an outing or activity
Course Content
What you'll learn
The unit's topics, key vocabulary, core grammar, and final task — everything you need at a glance.
Allo, bonjour, je voudrais réserver…
Hello, I'd like to make a reservation…
Les programmes culturels
Cultural and artistic events
La réservation téléphonique
Booking by phone
Vocabulary
Le vocabulaire du rendez-vous
Words for meetups
Grammar
avant / aprèsBefore / After: avant and après describe the order in which actions or steps happen — a phrase you'll use often when booking a reservation or planning a meetup.
Final Task
Organiser un rendez-vous avec la classe et faire la réservation
Plan an outing for the class and make a reservation
Ready to make your first phone reservation in French?
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Living Audio-Scenes
- Comment tu t'appelles ? What's your name? (informal way)
- Comment vous vous appelez ? What's your name? (formal way)
- Je m'appelle___ My name is__
Reading Exercise
Look at the four pictures below. Which greeting (Bonjour, Salut, Coucou, Bonsoir) best fits each situation? Please match them up.