Coffee Break French CBF 1:34 | Breakfast at the hotel
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Aug 22, 2008 It's breakfast time at a charming hotel in Ste-Marie sur Mer. Mark and Anna, joined by a friend, dive into ordering breakfast in French. Listeners explore greetings and essential vocabulary through lively café conversations. The nuances of pronunciation and regional accents make this learning experience even richer. Guests share their orders while connecting over their linguistic backgrounds, highlighting the importance of social interaction in mastering the language. Perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their French skills during a delicious morning!
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Practical Phrases For Ordering Breakfast
- Use phrases like "Nous sommes trois" and "Plutôt sur la terrasse, si c'est possible" to state group size and seating preference.
- Order drinks with simple phrases: "Pour moi, un café au lait, s'il vous plaît," "Pour moi, un chocolat," and "une tasse de thé."
Practice The French 'R' With 'Très Bien'
- The hosts emphasize repeating "Très bien" to practice the French R sound and improve pronunciation.
- Focusing on small, repeated sounds helps learners approximate difficult French phonemes over time.
Unexpected Conversation Over Breakfast
- Mark and Anna are approached by a French woman while having breakfast and chat about origins and work.
- The woman reveals she is from Lyon and works as a journalist, creating a natural, friendly exchange.