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Nous sommes à l’École américaine à Paris. Les élèves sont américains, mais le professeur est français. C’est le premier jour de l’école et la première leçon de français.
Le professeur fait l’appel : les élèves doivent répondre « Présent, monsieur » ou « Absent, monsieur ». Il insiste pour qu’on parle français et non anglais.
Bill, un élève américain, a du mal à comprendre. Le professeur lui dit : « Dans cette classe, on parle français. J’insiste ! Il est défendu de parler anglais en classe. »

Activités :

Répondez en phrases complètes :

Comment les élèves appellent-ils le professeur ?

Qu’est-ce que le prof dit au sujet des élèves américains ?

Qu’est-ce que Bill dit du professeur ?

Est-il défendu de parler anglais dans la classe de français ?

Pourquoi est-ce que Bill ne parle pas français en classe ?

Dialogue – utilisez ces expressions :

Ne m’interrompez pas…

Taisez-vous…

Il est défendu…

Jamais de la vie !

French Stories with Marc and Julie A1-B1

Épisode 6 : À l’école de Julie

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
When does he wake up every morning?
a After the morning rush hour
b Late in the morning
c At exactly 6:00 AM
d Early in the morning
Question 2:
How is driving during the morning rush hour?
a It’s relaxing
b Not as much fun as walking
c Not very enjoyable
d It’s classical
Question 3:
Which kind of music CD’s does he enjoy listening to in the car?
a Disco
b Classical
c Heavy metal
d Jazz
Question 4:
How long might the evening drive back home take?
a 70 kilometers
b 50 minutes
c Around 70 minutes
d Less than the drive in the morning
Question 5:
What else does he think he could even do if he took a train to work?
a Read a novel
b Write a book
c Sing songs
d Do crossword puzzles


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Challenge your Pinyin skills

Здравствуйте. Это пятый эпизод подкаста «Глубинный народ,» взгляд на культуру России из провинции.

Прошлой зимой я сфотографировал вывеску магазина продуктов «Баско» в Чайковском. Меня привлекло название этой сети магазинов с головным офисом в Ижевске, столице Удмуртии. Посмотрите ссылку на фотографию. Есть ещё «Баско Пати», сеть магазинов секонд-хенд с головным офисом в Екатеринбурге.

Наречие «бáско» означает «красиво» или «хорошо». Прилагательное будет «баскóй» или «бáский».

Я провёл детство на Южном Урале и не слышал такое слово, пока не приехал в Пермскую область.

Русский язык образованных людей звучит почти одинаково на необъятных просторах огромной страны. Однако существуют региональные слова, такие как «баско». Это не стандартный русский язык.

Яндекс нам подсказывает, что это слово употребляется в речи жителей Пермского края, Архангельской, Вологодской, Кировской и Свердловской областей.

Интересно, что в польском языке слово «boski» означает «божественный».

https://yandex.ru/profile/-/CDXpMGZ7 

https://yandex.ru/company/researches/2021/local-words

Глубинный народ

Баско

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

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Motivation in 2025!🤩

Welcome English learners! Today we’re continuing the conversation between Jennifer and James. In the last episode, James had just met Jennifer while he was walking in the park. Her dog had fetched a ball and had come close to him. Jennifer was in the middle of telling him why she started dog sitting for her friend. Listen to the story in this episode to grow your vocabulary and listening skills. Enjoy!
“I was having coffee with my friend, Sarah, and we were talking about how difficult it is to live up to the standards of being a “modern woman.” Jennifer started her story.
“Oh, that sounds like an interesting conversation…” James responded. “I’ve always felt like it must be almost impossible for women to balance career and family. Especially single women.”
“Well, yeah, that’s what we were saying to each other. There’s a lot of pressure on women to be “independent,” as if they don’t need men in their lives. I think marriage and family are great and I hate the stigma that is sometimes given to housewives in our society.”
“That’s an interesting perspective to hear from a woman.” James replied. “You wouldn’t know that based on what you see in the media.”
“Exactly. Anyways, Sarah is married, so she and her husband are taking a trip this weekend. She works as an accountant, so she stays busy, but she wants to have kids, too. That’s why we were talking about “modern women.” Anyhow, I offered to watch their dog for the weekend, so here I am!” Jennifer explained.
“I see. That’s nice of you to do for her!” James appreciated this small act Jennifer was doing for her friend. He wanted to learn more about her, but she had a question for him.
“So, what brings you out to the park on a Saturday morning?” Jennifer inquired.
“I like to go for a walk when I’m thinking about something.” James told her.
“Ah, ok. So, can I ask what’s on your mind?” Sarah asked with an inquisitive look on her face. 
James was more than happy to tell her.


Stories in English

Why Jennifer is Dog Sitting

In questa puntata vedremo la storia dell'aperitivo, tradizione italiana che col tempo si è diffusa anche all'estero. 
Di seguito una parte del testo trascritto.


Breve storia dell’aperitivo
Ogni giorno non soltanto in Italia ma in tutto il mondo, molte persone prima di cena, hanno l’abitudine di bere l’aperitivo al bar. L’aperitivo è amato molto dagli stranieri che visitano l’Italia perché è un momento rilassante e divertente da passare con gli amici, casomai seduti fuori a un tavolino del bar in una piazza. L’aperitivo in teoria ha un’origine lontana e risale all’antica Roma. Infatti la parola “aperitivo” viene dal latino “aperitivus” che vuol dire “aprire”, con riferimento allo ‘stomaco’. L’aperitivo quindi servirebbe per “far venire fame”. Tuttavia l’aperitivo ‘moderno’ nasce invece nel 1786, quando Antonio Benedetto Carpano inizia la sua produzione di vermouth, un vino aromatizzato con erbe che ottiene subito un grande successo. Siccome la bottega (shop) di Carpano si trovava proprio vicino al Palazzo Reale, allora Carpano ha l’idea brillante di inviare delle bottiglie di vermouth al re. ......