City Sounds Slides C'est où ?
Identifying Places in the City
Écoutez Bien ! (Listen Closely!)
Close your eyes. Listen to the sounds of the city. Where are we?
1 Des cloches d'église...
2 Des machines à café...
3 Beaucoup de livres...
Les Lieux de la Ville
La Boulangerie
The Bakery
La Bibliothèque
The Library
La Pharmacie
The Pharmacy
Le Restaurant
The Restaurant
Le Supermarché
The Supermarket
Le Parc
The Park
Listening Strategy: Keywords
You don't need to understand every word! Focus on clues.
Acheter (to buy)
Manger (to eat)
Lire (to read)
Context is Key!
If you hear pain (bread), you are likely at the boulangerie.
If you hear malade (sick), head to the pharmacie.
Ready to Explore?
Grab your map and your headphones. The city is waiting!
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Urban Explorer Worksheet Urban Explorer
Identifying Places in the City
Nom : ___________________________
Date : ___________________________
Activité 1 : Paysages Sonores (Soundscapes)
Listen to the audio clips. Based on the sounds you hear, identify which city location you are in. Choose from the vocabulary bank below.
La Boulangerie • La Bibliothèque • La Gare • Le Café • L'Église • Le Parc
Clip 1:
Clip 2:
Clip 3:
Clip 4:
Clip 5:
Clip 6:
Activité 2 : Détective de Mots-Clés
Listen to the short descriptions. Write down the French keyword(s) that helped you identify the location, then write the location name .
Mots-clés (Keywords):
Lieu (Location):
Mots-clés (Keywords):
Lieu (Location):
Mots-clés (Keywords):
Lieu (Location):
Mots-clés (Keywords):
Lieu (Location):
Activité 3 : Croquis de la Ville (City Sketch)
Choose one location you identified today. Draw it in the box below and label it with three French items you might hear or see there.
Bonne chance, explorateur !
City Sounds Teacher Guide Teacher Guide
Identifying Places in the City
Lesson Overview
This lesson introduces students to common city locations through auditory cues. Students will move from identifying ambient sounds to picking out specific keywords in French descriptions.
Objective: Students will identify at least 6 city locations in French based on auditory descriptions and soundscapes.
Key Vocabulary: la boulangerie, la pharmacie, le parc, la bibliothèque, le restaurant, le supermarché, la gare, l'église.
Activity 1: Soundscape Transcripts & Key
Note: These soundscapes can be found on various royalty-free sound sites or described/mimicked if audio is unavailable.
Clip # Sound Description Answer (Lieu) 1 Church bells ringing, footsteps on stone, muffled chanting. L'Église 2 Steam wand, espresso machine, clinking cups, light chatter. Le Café 3 Announcement chime, muffled voice over PA, train horn, tracks. La Gare 4 Birds chirping, distant fountain, laughter, children playing. Le Parc 5 Doorbell chime, smell of bread (described), shuffling paper bags. La Boulangerie 6 Pages turning, quiet whispers, "shhh!", books closing. La Bibliothèque
Activity 2: Description Transcripts
Read these aloud twice to the class. Encourage students to listen for the bolded keywords.
Description 1:
"C’est un endroit calme avec beaucoup de livres . On peut lire et étudier ici. C’est gratuit."
Answer: La Bibliothèque (Keywords: livres, lire)
Description 2:
"Quand je suis malade , je vais ici pour acheter des médicaments . Il y a une croix verte devant."
Answer: La Pharmacie (Keywords: malade, médicaments, croix verte)
Description 3:
"J’adore cet endroit parce que j’aime le pain et les croissants . Ça sent très bon le matin !"
Answer: La Boulangerie (Keywords: pain, croissants)
Description 4:
"Pour mon dîner, je vais ici. Le serveur apporte le
Path Finder Slides À Gauche ?
Following Directions
The Command Center
To follow directions, you must recognize the Imperative (commands).
Tournez... Turn...
Allez... Go...
Continuez... Continue...
Listen for the "ez" sound at the end of the verb. It's the "you" plural/polite form used for giving instructions!
Où est-ce ?
À gauche
Left
Tout droit
Straight
À droite
Right
Landmarks (Points de Repère)
Directions usually involve prepositions and landmarks.
Jusqu'à... Until / As far as...
Traversez... Cross... (the bridge/street)
Devant... In front of...
"Allez tout droit jusqu'au parc, puis tournez à droite."
La Chasse au Trésor !
The Treasure Hunt
ÉCOUTEZ
TRACEZ
TROUVEZ
Are you ready to find the hidden treasure?
Lost in Paris Map Activity Mission : Paris
Following Directional Instructions
Nom : ___________________________
Date : ___________________________
Carte de la Ville (City Map)
L'Hôtel
Le Restaurant
Le Musée
Le Parc
START
La Boulangerie
La Mairie
LE TRÉSOR
La Bibliothèque
Activité 1 : Suivez le Chemin (Follow the Path)
Your teacher will read three sets of directions starting from the START point. Use a pencil to trace the route. Where do you end up?
Itinéraire A :
Itinéraire B :
Itinéraire C :
Activité 2 : Vocabulaire de Direction
Match the French direction to its English equivalent based on what you heard.
1. À gauche ________
A. Straight ahead ________
2. À droite ________
B. Turn ________
3. Tout droit ________
C. Right ________
4. Tournez ________
D. Left ________
Ne vous perdez pas ! (Don't get lost!)
Navigator Teacher Guide Navigator Guide
L2: Directions
Lesson Mechanics
This lesson relies on students being able to orient themselves on a grid. Ensure all students have identified the START point before beginning the scripts.
Key Commands to emphasize:
Tournez à gauche (Turn left)
Tournez à droite (Turn right)
Allez tout droit (Go straight)
Arrêtez ! (Stop!)
Pedagogical Goal: Students should visualize the movement on the map as they hear the commands, connecting the sound of the imperative verb to the action.
Activity 1: Listening Scripts
Read each script slowly. Repeat twice. Pause for 5 seconds between instructions.
Itinéraire A
"Commencez au point de START . Allez tout droit (up). Tournez à gauche. Arrêtez !"
DESTINATION : Le Restaurant
Itinéraire B
"Commencez au point de START . Allez tout droit (down). Tournez à gauche. Arrêtez !"
DESTINATION : La Mairie
Itinéraire C (Le Trésor)
"Commencez au point de START . Tournez à droite. Allez tout droit (down). Arrêtez !"
DESTINATION : LE TRÉSOR
Activity 2: Answer Key
1. À gauche → D. Left
2. À droite → C. Right
3. Tout droit → A. Straight ahead
4. Tournez → B. Turn
Differentiation & Extension
For struggling learners: Provide a compass rose on their desk with "Gauche" and "Droite" labeled.For advanced learners: Have them write their own itinerary from "Le Parc" to "Le Musée" and read it to a partner.Kinesthetic: Clear a space in the room and have students act as 'robots' while a 'controller' gives them French directions to reach a certain chair or desk. Market Talk Slides €€€
Ça coûte combien ?
Prices & Quantities
The Euro Zone
In France, prices are in Euros.
15,50 €
"Quinze euros cinquante"
Note: Use a comma instead of a period for decimals!
Listening Tip
French speakers often skip the word "euro" in the middle of the price.
"Deux euros cinquante"
Combien ? (How many?)
1kg
Un kilo de...
A kilo of...
500g
Une livre de...
A pound of...
3
Trois [unités]
Three units
Need a specific amount? "Je voudrais..." (I would like...)
Le Juste Prix !
GUESSS!
Un Croissant
Combien ça coûte ?
The Real Price:
1,20 €
"Un euro vingt"
Listen carefully to the numbers. French market transactions move very fast!
Au Marché !
Are you ready to handle the shopping list?
Quantity
Price
Shopping List Worksheet La Liste de Courses
Prices & Quantities
Nom : ___________________________
Date : ___________________________
Activité 1 : Échauffement Numérique (Warm-up)
Listen to the numbers and prices being called out. Write the digits you hear in the price tags below.
A.
€
B.
€
C.
€
D.
€
Activité 2 : Au Marché (At the Market)
Listen to the shopping dialogues. Fill in the Quantity (combien ?) and the Total Price (le prix total) for each item.
Article (Item) Quantité (Quantity) Prix Total (Price) Les Pommes
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| Les Croissants |
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| Le Fromage |
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| Les Œufs |
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Total de la Mission
Listen for the final total cost of all items.
€
Merci et bonne journée !
Market Master Teacher Guide Market Master Guide
L3: Transactions
Lesson Mechanics
This lesson challenges students to process numbers and prices in context. Use the "Price is Right" hook from the slides to build confidence with numbers before starting the worksheet.
Cultural Note:
Remind students that French markets use the metric system (kilos) and that the decimal is indicated by a comma (1,50 €).
Pedagogical Goal: Students should distinguish between the quantity requested and the price quoted by the merchant.
Activity 1: Numerical Warm-up
Read these prices aloud. Repeat each once.
A. "Trois euros cinquante" 3,50 €
B. "Dix euros soixante-quinze" 10,75 €
C. "Vingt euros vingt" 20,20 €
D. "Quarante-deux euros" 42,00 €
Activity 2: Shopping Dialogues
Read the following scripts. You may use different voices for the "Client" and the "Marchand".
1. Les Pommes
Client: "Bonjour ! Je voudrais un kilo de pommes, s'il vous plaît."deux euros cinquante ."
2. Les Croissants
Client: "Je voudrais quatre croissants, s'il vous plaît."quatre euros quatre-vingts ."
3. Le Fromage
Client: "Une livre de fromage de chèvre, s'il vous plaît."sept euros vingt ."
4. Les Œufs
Client: "Et six œufs, s'il vous plaît."trois euros ."
The Grand Total Script:
"Alors, au total, ça fait dix-sept euros cinquante , s'il vous plaît."
Answer: 17,50 €
Answer Key Table
Item Quantity Total Price Pommes 1 kg / Un kilo 2,50 € Croissants 4 / Quatre 4,80 € Fromage Une livre / 500g 7,20 € Œufs 6 / Six 3,00 €
Café Culture Slides Garçon !
Café Interactions
The Waiter's Questions
When you sit down, the serveur will ask:
"Vous désirez ?"
"What would you like?"
"Et comme boisson ?"
"And for a drink?"
Politeness Matters
French interactions are built on politeness markers.
"S'il vous plaît" (Please)
"Je voudrais..." (I would like)
Listening for the Order
Le Plat
The Dish
La Boisson
The Drink
Le Dessert
The Dessert
Listen for "Ensuite," (Next,) or "Pour finir," (To finish,) to know where the meal is heading.
Case Study: Stay Focused!
Listen to this customer. They change their mind twice!
"Je voudrais un steak-frites... Ah non ! Un sandwich jambon-beurre. Et un coca... non, une eau minérale."
Filtering Sounds
What actually ends up on the table?
Bon Appétit !
Are you ready to order in the Bistro?
Listen
Order
Eat
Menu Mission Worksheet Mission : Bistro
Café Interactions
Nom : ___________________________
Date : ___________________________
Activité 1 : La Voix du Serveur
Listen to the waiter. Identify which question he is asking by checking the correct box.
Vous désirez ?
Et comme boisson ?
L'addition ?
Vous désirez ?
Et comme boisson ?
L'addition ?
Activité 2 : Le Filtre (The Filter)
The customers are indecisive! Listen to the full dialogue and record only the final item they order.
Client 1
Plat Final :
Boisson Finale :
Client 2
Plat Final :
Boisson Finale :
Activité 3 : La Politesse
Write down two polite phrases you heard during the dialogues.
Bon appétit, et n'oubliez pas le pourboire !
Bistro Boss Teacher Guide Bistro Boss Guide
L4: Café Culture
Lesson Mechanics
This lesson moves from simple identification of waiter questions to "filtering" out changes of mind in a natural dialogue. This is a high-level listening skill (selective listening).
Key Politeness Phrases:
S'il vous plaît
Je voudrais...
Merci beaucoup
Monsieur / Madame
Pedagogical Goal: Students should identify that the last item mentioned in a series of corrections is the actual order.
Activity 1: The Waiter's Voice
Read these questions with a formal, professional tone.
1. "Bonjour messieurs-dames. Vous désirez ? " Check: Vous désirez ?
2. "Très bien. Et comme boisson ? " Check: Et comme boisson ?
Activity 2: The Filter Scripts
Read these dialogues naturally. Use "Ah non !" or "Pardon," to indicate a change of mind.
Client 1
"Alors... je voudrais un steak-frites ... Ah non, pardon ! Je préfère un sandwich jambon-beurre . Et comme boisson, un coca ... non, finalement, une eau minérale , s'il vous plaît."
Plat : Sandwich jambon-beurre
Boisson : Eau minérale
Client 2
"Pour moi, une omelette . Oh, attendez ! Est-ce qu'il y a de la salade niçoise ? Oui ? Alors, une salade niçoise. Et un jus d'orange . Et pour finir, une crème brûlée ... ah non, je vais prendre la mousse au chocolat ."
Plat : Salade niçoise
Boisson : Jus d'orange
Activity 3: Politeness Key
Any two of the following are acceptable:
S'il vous plaît
Je voudrais...
Pardon
Merci
Scavenger Hunt Slides Top Secret
Mission Paris
Integrated Challenge
The Briefing
Agent, your partner is LOST in the city. You have received an urgent audio voicemail.
Goal:
"Follow the clues, identify the locations, and calculate the cost of the supplies needed to rescue them."
Incoming Audio Signal...
Your Toolkit
Locations
Where are they?
Directions
How do I get there?
Transactions
What's the cost?
Synthesis: The ultimate test of your French listening skills.
Rules of Engagement
1
Listen to the "Voicemail" (Audio Clues).
2
Mark the target locations on your mission map.
3
Record the prices mentioned in the secret message.
4
Find your partner before the clock runs out!
Time is Ticking!
MISSION : PARIS
Good luck, Agent. We're counting on you.
Lancer !
Mission Paris Scavenger Hunt Sheet Dossier : Mission Paris
Integrated Listening Challenge
Agent : ___________________________
ID : #FR-8-2026
Objectif de la Mission
Listen to the "Voicemail from Paris". Follow the instructions to locate your partner on the map, record the prices of the three items they mention, and solve the final riddle to complete the rescue.
Phase 1 : Localisation
Trace the path from the START to the final destination mentioned in the message.
Tour Eiffel
Notre Dame
Louvre
START
Café des Arts
Boulangerie
Bibliothèque
Safe House
Phase 2 : Budget de Sauvetage (Rescue Budget)
Listen to the prices of the three supplies mentioned. Calculate the total budget needed.
Carte de Paris
€
Une Lampe
€
Le Déjeuner
€
Total Budget Required : ____________ €
Phase 3 : Le Code Final
The voicemail ends with a riddle about the rescue location. Listen carefully and write the answer in French.
Ce message s'autodétruira dans 5 secondes...
Game Master Teacher Guide Game Master Guide
L5: The Final Hunt
Mission Setup
This is the final synthesis activity. Students must use skills from all four previous lessons: place vocabulary, directional commands, price comprehension, and filtering information.
Preparation:
Read the voicemail script with a sense of urgency. You may want to add static or background street noise if performing it live.
Pedagogical Goal: Synthesis of multiple discrete listening skills into a single, cohesive task.
Audio Voicemail Script
REC ●
"Agent ! Écoutez-moi bien. C'est urgent. Je suis perdu dans Paris.
Je commence au point de START . D'abord, je vais tout droit (move down on grid). Ensuite, je tourne à droite . Je m'arrête devant la bibliothèque .
Mais attention ! La bibliothèque est fermée. Alors, je continue tout droit (move right on grid) jusqu'à la Safe House . Je vous attends là-bas !
Aussi, j'ai acheté des fournitures pour le voyage. La carte de Paris coûte cinq euros soixante . La lampe coûte douze euros quarante . Et pour le déjeuner au café, j'ai payé sept euros . Quel est le total ?
Le code pour entrer dans la Safe House est le nom d'un lieu célèbre. C'est un grand musée avec une pyramide de verre . Comment ça s'appelle en français ?
Bonne chance Agent. Terminé."
Mission Intel : Answer Key
Phase 1 : Path
The route on the grid should go:
Start: Center Grid
Down 1 square
Right 1 square (Bibliothèque)
Right 1 square (Safe House)
Phase 2 : Budget
Carte : 5,60 €
Lampe : 12,40 €
Déjeuner : 7,00 €
TOTAL : 25,00 €
Phase 3 : Riddle Code
LE LOUVRE
Mission Debrief
Use these questions to close the sequence:
Which part of the mission was the hardest to hear? Why?
What keywords were most helpful for finding the path?
How did your listening skills improve from Day 1 to Day 5?
