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1
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it is an inherent part of society

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Cela fait partie inhérente de la société

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d’un côté

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on the one hand

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dans le but de

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with the aim of

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à maintes reprises

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on many occasions

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whereas

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Alors que

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on the one hand

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d’un côté

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à tout moment

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at any time

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L’important, c’est que + subj

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the most important thing, it is that

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after all

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après tout

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au détriment de

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at the expense of

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with the aim of

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dans le but de

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Alors que

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whereas

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13
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a paradise

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un paradis

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before it is too late

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Avant que ce ne soit trop tard

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après tout

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after all

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je me suis donc bien réposée

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So I am well rested

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17
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at any time

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à tout moment

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18
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the most important thing, it is that

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L’important, c’est que + subj

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19
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it makes me angry just to think about it!

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Ca me met en colère rien que d’y penser!

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20
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Je n’arrive pas à le croire!

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I cannot believe it

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21
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on many occasions

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à maintes reprises

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22
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Grandes vacances

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Summer holidays

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Avant que ce ne soit trop tard

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before it is too late

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24
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Tasting local food

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déguster la nourriture locale

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25
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with the help of

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à l’aide de

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at the expense of

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au détriment de

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un champ

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a field

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28
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visit tourist sites

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visiter les sites touristiques

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Nombreux sont les gens qui ne réfléchissent aux conséquences

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numerous are the people who do not think about the consequences

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30
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Quels sonts les loisirs? 9

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Ils sont les activités pour le plaisir

Les sports
=====> La competition
========> fanatisme
========> le dopage
========> les salaires ridiculeux

L’exercise physique
=====> pas e temps

Les voyages
=====> les benefices
=====> les problemes
=====> le tourisme
========> en masse
========> l'impreinte carbon
========> l'interculturel et la globalization/mondialization

La musique

Les arts

La lecture

La tele

La technologie dans ce contexte

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31
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Ca me met en colère rien que d’y penser!

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it makes me angry just to think about it!

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32
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So I am well rested

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je me suis donc bien réposée

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33
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Force est de constater…

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it goes without saying that …

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34
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it is necessary to use it in the right way

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Il faut l’utiliser à bon escient…

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35
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déguster la nourriture locale

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Tasting local food

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36
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Il ne faut pas sous-estimer l’importance de …

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one should not under-estimate the importance of ..

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37
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visiter les sites touristiques

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visit tourist sites

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38
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I cannot believe it

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Je n’arrive pas à le croire!

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39
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it goes without saying that …

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Force est de constater…

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Il faut l’utiliser à bon escient…

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it is necessary to use it in the right way

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41
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one should not under-estimate the importance of ..

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Il ne faut pas sous-estimer l’importance de …

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42
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à l’aide de

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with the help of

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43
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numerous are the people who do not think about the consequences

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Nombreux sont les gens qui ne réfléchissent aux conséquences

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44
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it is necessary to raise awareness to the youth of the problem of…

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Il faut sensibiliser les jeunes au problème de…

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45
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Quels sonts les loisirs? 9

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Ils sont les activités pour le plaisir

Les sports
=====> La competition
========> fanatisme
========> le dopage
========> les salaires ridiculeux

L’exercise physique
=====> pas e temps

Les voyages
=====> les benefices
=====> les problemes
=====> le tourisme
========> en masse
========> l'impreinte carbon
========> l'interculturel et la globalization/mondialization

La musique

Les arts

La lecture

La tele

La technologie dans ce contexte

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46
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L’Espagne est le destination, le plus populaire

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Spain is the most popular destination

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47
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Quels sonts les Coutumes et les Traditions? 5

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Ils sont les rites, les evenements perpetues par la culture

L’alimentation
=====> la patrimoine culinaire (culinary heritage)
=====> les produits locaux
=====> les produits biologiques contre OGM
=====> la commerce equitable
=====> les habitudes

Les fetes

Les celebrations

Les rites 
===> le marriage
========> traditionnel vs moderne
========> divorce
========> PACS
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48
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What are the three things you need to take about when describing the picture?

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Le description

La legende

L’analyse

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49
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What are the themes? 2

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Loisirs

Coutumes et Traditions

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50
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What are the conjugaisons to subjonctif for savoir?

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Que je sache

Que tu saches

Qu’il sache

Que nous sachions

Que vous sachiez

Qu’ils sachent

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51
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What is the word in French for trash?

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Les Déchets

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52
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Lifeguard or rescuer

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Sauveteur

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53
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loisir

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Hobbies

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54
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fat

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gras

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55
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organic

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biologique

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56
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healthy

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bon pour la santé, diététique

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57
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main dish

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le plat de résistance

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58
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Je pense que…

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I think that…

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59
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Hobbies

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Loisirs

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60
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J’ai l’impression que…

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I get the impression that…

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61
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biologique

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organic

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62
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dès que

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as soon as

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63
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organisme génétiquement modifié

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genetically modified organisms

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dès

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from

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65
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I believe that…

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Je crois que…..

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66
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starchy food

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les féculent

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67
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le canapé

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canapé, finger food

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bon pour la santé, diététique

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healthy

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fast

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rapid

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70
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frit

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fried

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71
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Sauveteur

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lifeguard, rescuer

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72
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gastromique

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gastronomic

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73
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le plat de résistance

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main dish

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74
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fait maison

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homemade

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75
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typique

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typical

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foreign

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étranger

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as soon as

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dès que

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organisme génétiquement modifié

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genetically modified organisms

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Je dirais que…

A

I would say that…

80
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Je dois avouer que…

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I must admit that…

81
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I think that…

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Je pense que…

82
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I would have said/believed that

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J’aurais dit/cru que

83
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Je me suis rendu compte que

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i realised that

84
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typical

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typique

85
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according to me

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selon moi

86
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D’après moi,

Selon moi

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according to me

87
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homemade

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fait maison

88
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Je crois que…..

A

I believe that….

89
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I must admit that…

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Je dois avouer que…

90
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étranger

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foreign

91
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on the other hand,…

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Par contre,…

92
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it can be…

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Çela peut être…

93
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J’aurais dit/cru que

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I would have said/believed that

94
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Furthermore…

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De plus…

95
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at the end of the day

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En fin de compte

96
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according to me

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D’après moi,

Selon moi

97
Q

Dans le passé je l’ai trouvé + adjective

A

In the past I found him/her/it…

98
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i realised that

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Je me suis rendu compte que

99
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En fait,…

A

In fact,…

100
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Selon moi,

D’après moi,

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according to me

101
Q

Pourtant,…

A

however,…

102
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Par contre,…

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on the other hand,…

103
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Not much.

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Pas grand-chose.

104
Q

In the past I found him/her/it…

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Dans le passé je l’ai trouvé + adjective

105
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I’m thirsty

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J’ai soif

106
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De plus…

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Furthermore…

107
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Néanmoins

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nevertheless

108
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Tout d’abord

A

First of all

109
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Çela peut être…

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it can be…

110
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however,…

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Pourtant,…

111
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Quand j’étais…

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when I was…

112
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En ce moment

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at the moment

113
Q

Récemment

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recently

114
Q

Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ?

A

Can please repeat the question?

115
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nevertheless

A

Néanmoins

116
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Bien que…

A

Although…

117
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First of all

A

Tout d’abord

118
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Enfin

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at last

119
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In fact,…

A

En fait,…

120
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En fin de compte

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at the end of the day

121
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Il faut regarder les choses du bon côté

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One must look on the bright side of things

122
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D’ailleurs

A

Besides/Moreover/Furthermore

123
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Although…

A

Bien que…

124
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recently

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Récemment

125
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Can please repeat the question?

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Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ?

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LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

A

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

127
Q

So that…

A

Pour que…

128
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AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

A

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

129
Q

at the moment

A

En ce moment

130
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It is untrue that…

A

Il est faux que…

131
Q

One must look on the bright side of things

A

Il faut regarder les choses du bon côté

132
Q

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

A

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

133
Q

Il est faux que…

A

It is untrue that…

134
Q

Je ne crois pas que ce soit le cas

A

I don’t believe that that’s the case

135
Q

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

A

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

136
Q

it was raining heavily…

A

il pleuvait à verse

137
Q

il pleuvait à verse

A

it was raining heavily…

138
Q

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

A

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

139
Q

Ainsi…

A

in this way

140
Q

si j’avais su… (+ conditional) -

A
  • if i had known…
141
Q

We will see

A

On verra

142
Q

In the future…

A

Dans le futur…

143
Q

After doing that…(good alternative to saying puis all the time)

A

Après ça -

144
Q

Before (doing sth.),…

A

Avant de (+ inf),…

145
Q

On one hand, i like __ because..but on the other, don’t like___ because..

A

D’un côté, j’aime ___ parce que..mais de l’autre côté, je n’aime pas ___ parce que

146
Q

I have always dreamt of…

A

J’ai toujours rêvé de…

147
Q

in this way

A

ainse

148
Q

After having (done something)…

A

Après avoir/être (+inf)…

149
Q

On verra

A

We will see

150
Q
  • if i had known…
A

si j’avais su… (+ conditional) -

151
Q

Avant de (+ inf),…

A

Before (doing sth.),…

152
Q

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

A

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

153
Q

J’ai toujours rêvé de…

A

I have always dreamt of…

154
Q

Après avoir/être (+inf)…

A

After having (done something)…

155
Q

Dans le futur…

A

In the future…

156
Q

– it is necessary to

A

Il faut (+ inf) –

157
Q

Après ça -

A

After doing that…(good alternative to saying puis all the time)

158
Q

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

A

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

159
Q

It could be that…

A

Il se peut que…

160
Q

Until…

A

Jusqu’à ce que…

161
Q

Il faut (+ inf) –

A

– it is necessary to

162
Q

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

A

LEARN:
1) Your presentation (if any) but not by heart. It must sound natural and authentic, not monotonous and rehearsed!

2) Key words / Linking words / Connecting words: which will help link your ideas together, develop and make an argument.
3) Vocabulary: have an A to Z notebook in which you can record all important new words. Use rich and varied vocabulary.

PRACTISE:
4) Read assessment of past oral exams. They help you get familiar with the format of the exam as well as with the type of questions asked.
This is probably the most valuable tip of them all!

5) Practise responding to a wide range of sample questions (http://bit.ly/1wZxkpb).
6) Record yourself on the webcam or iPhone practising your oral (you can do this with friends whom you feel comfortable with and give each other productive advice and criticism). Watch it and see what you could improve on! If with friends, why not practising as an examiner-student role-play!
7) Practise your numbers.
8) Practise asking questions (also such as « Pouvez-vous répéter la question, s’il vous plaît ? »).
9) Watch French movies or shows with subtitles (SBS for example);
10) If you need a tutor, find a tutor you feel comfortable with, who has adequate credentials and who is familiar with the examination

BODY LANGUAGE:
11) Make sure to maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.

12) Don’t forget to smile (even if you do not feel like it and where appropriate)!

LESSEN STRESS BY:
13) Practising as much as possible! You will all the more confident for it on the day of the exam.

14) Reading about the assessment criteria: what are the examiners marking / looking for? Read assessments of past oral exams to become familiar with the exam’s expectations.
15) Doing a practice trip to the examination centre before the actual day (where possible), and familiarising yourself with the route, the time needed to get there, parking facilities and the buildings’ location.
16) Managing your nerves: learn techniques to manage your stress and anxiety!

DO:
17) Get a good night sleep! You will be far more productive if rested!

18) Arrive at least 30 minutes before your session time!
19) Self-correct: if you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t ignore it. Pause, correct it and carry on.
20) Expand your answers: do not answer the examiner’s questions by “yes” or “no”! Try to answer with two or three answers.
21) Use a variety of grammatical tenses: in short, SHOW OFF!
22) Imagine that you are having a real conversation with a French person in France.
23) Bring snacks and water!
24) Bring your advice letter / ID

AVOID:
25) Getting yourself ready for the exam at the last minute. It should be a consistent effort throughout the year.

26) Learning paragraphs by heart. Examiners know immediately that you have, do not be fooled! It turns your message into a monotonous monologue devoid of life and is pretty easy to spot.
27) Rushing: speak clearly and confidently.
28) Repetitions such as “Je pense que” eight times in a row! Learn to vary: “Selon moi”, “À mon avis” etc. This is when your A to Z notebook becomes useful.
29) Eating something garlicky before the exam! It might sound silly and trivial but you would not want to put your examiner off straight away….

Good luck, think positive and 30) BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

163
Q

Afin que…

A

In order that…

164
Q

Il est possible que…

A

It is possible that…

165
Q

Je crains que…

A

I fear that

166
Q

Je doute que…

A

I doubt that

167
Q

It is probable that…

A

Il est probable que…

168
Q

Il se peut que…

A

It could be that…

169
Q

Il est important que…

A

It is important that…

170
Q

Jusqu’à ce que…

A

Until…

171
Q

I fear that

A

Je crains que…

172
Q

I don’t think that…

A

Je ne pense pas que…

173
Q

Il faut que…

A

It is necessary that…

174
Q

In order that…

A

Afin que…

175
Q

Il est nécessaire que…

A

It is necessary that…

176
Q

Il est probable que…

A

It is probable that…

177
Q

It is possible that…

A

Il est possible que…

178
Q

D’un côté, j’aime ___ parce que..mais de l’autre côté, je n’aime pas ___ parce que

A

On one hand, i like __ because..but on the other, don’t like___ because..

179
Q

Je ne pense pas que…

A

I don’t think that…

180
Q

Il me paraît que (+subjunctive (if negative)) –

A

– it seems to me that…

181
Q

En face

A

opposite

182
Q

It is necessary that…

A

Il est nécessaire que…

183
Q

It is necessary that…

A

Il faut que…

184
Q

I doubt that

A

Je doute que…

185
Q

Il me semble que… (+ subjunctive) –

A

It seems to me that…

186
Q

opposite

A

En face

187
Q

– it seems to me that…

A

Il me paraît que (+subjunctive (if negative)) –

188
Q

It seems to me that…

A

Il me semble que… (+ subjunctive) –

French IB SL 42S (2 decks)

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