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AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Conversation about voting Conversation Paula: Will you be voting in the presidential elections, now you’re eighteen? Sam: No, I didn’t register my vote doesn’t count for anything anyway. Paula: What do you mean? It’s your democratic duty to cast your...
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ACCESSIBLE FESTIVALS BY PLANE AT SMALL PRICES
De Robin des bois aux Beatles, les festivals d'été en Grande-Bretagne permettent des rencontres étonantes. Quelques pistes pour faciliter vos préparatifs. Pas de vacances à l'horizon pour cet été ? Envie de bouger pour un week-end, mais sans se ruiner...
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Who, that, which
Révisons les subordonnes relatives… Dans une subordonnée relative, on emploie généralement « who » pour les personnes et « that » ou « which » pour les choses. Notez que « which » est moins utilisé que « that » pour des objets directs. Regardez ces exemples...
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AT THE SUPERMARKET
Essential words and phrases if you go to a British supermarket… Conversation Bob: I think we’ve got everything, apart from shampoo. Emma: That’ll be with the toiletries, in the aisle where we got the toothpaste. Bob: You mean we have to go back to the...
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CASUAL FRIDAYS
People’s ideas about dressing informally to work can be very different… Conversation about office wear Sabrina: Have you seen this email about dress-down Fridays? I’m not sure about relaxing the rules... Ed: I think it’s great - I’m going to come to work...
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BUILDING TEAM SPIRIT
Whether you like teambuilding weekends or not, they’re part of office life… Conversation on teambuilding Rob: Hey; Hilary... looking forward to the teambuilding weekend? Hilary: No! I hate that whole touchy-feely approach. Just because some highly-paid...
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BEING FASHIONABLE
If you like to wear cool clothes, this page on fashion shopping is for you… Talking about fashion Mike: Here’s the trendy shop in the guidebook. Let’s go in. lnside the boutique Jade: I love this tweed jacket - they’re all the rage just now. Mike: Try...
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AT THE POLICE STATION
In case of problem, be advised to express you face to the policemen... How to signal a theft Policeman: Next... Jean: Hello, I’d like to report a theft. Policeman: Yes... When did the incident occur? Jean: About an hour ago. On the Tube. Policeman: Could...
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BUYING AND SELLING ONLINE
There’s no limit to what you can you buy or sell on eBAY… The auction website Paul: I didn’t know the antique shop had dosed down. Frances: Yes, it dosed a few months ago. Why? Are you looking for something? Paul: I need a desk lamp, but I’d like to find...
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AT A BUSINESS CONFERENCE
A conference is the ideal place to show off your business vocabulary… Conversation at a conference Andy: Well that was a great breakfast! This hotel’s much better than the place they took us to for last year’s conference. There wasn’t even a gym, and...
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DESCRIBING YOUR JOB
Here are some essential phrases to help you talk about your work… Conversation about work Carol: OK, Joe, let’s start your annual appraisal with you summarizing what your job involves. You can refer to your job description if you like. Joe: Well, I provide...
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Whose et whom
Le 11 octobre, nous avons révisé les pronoms relatifs "who", "which" et "that", nous allons continuer ce point de grammaire avec les pronoms "whose" et "whom". Whose s'emploie pour indiquer le possessif: We have a friend. Her parents live in Miami. =...
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LES AUXILIAIRES ET LES MODAUX
LES AUXILIAIRES BE Auxiliaire de la forme progressive (be + ing) Auxiliaire de la voix passive (be + p.passé) Futur d’intention (to be going to) Y avoir (There is, there are) HAVE VERBE Posséder (They have 3 chidren.) Prendre (I’ll have some tea.) Éprouver...
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LES "QUESTION TAGS"
I've just been in Australia and I met a fourth-generation Australian. That's pretty good, isn't it? = Je viens d'aller en Australie et j'ai rencontré un Australien de la quatrième génération. C'est très bon, n'est-ce pas ? Notez que cette phrase se termine...
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A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY
Here are some useful phrases to help you solve travel problems… Conversation Ferry operator: l'm sorry Sir, but there's a small problem. The 21.15 ferry is full. Car driver: But I booked a month ago by Internet. Look, it says so here on this printout....
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THE SPRING TEST
Dans cet e-mail, remplacez le texte manquant par UN SEUL mot à chaque fois. Hi, My name is Claire. I'm from Key West, a town in Florida. I’m a student at Florida Atlantic University and I’m majoring in 5panish and French. I’m 23 years ………………… and have...
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ENGLISH OR AMERICAN
A list of differences between British and American English… 1st word is in British English and 2nd word is in American English Road transport boot/trunk = coffre bumper/fender = pare-chocs car park/parking lot = parking city centre/downtown = centre-ville...
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DOWNLOADING FROM THE INTERNET
Here’s the vocabulary you’ll need if you want to talk about downloading… Vocabulary General access = accès instant access = accès instantané remote access = accès à distance bandwidth = bande passante bookmark = signet broadband = haut débit, ADSL browser...
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COMPANY STRUCTURES
This vocabulary will be useful if you want to write your CV in English… Vocabulary Types of business organization branch = succursale, agence consultancy = cabinet conseil corporate = (adj) de l’entreprise factory = usine firm = société head office =...
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ENTERING THE USA
Here are some phrases about the new visa rules for visitors to the USA… Conversation at US immigration Immigration inspector: How long will you be staying in the United States? Tourist: Two weeks. Immigration inspector: Can I see your ticket for return...
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FINDING YOUR WAY IN LONDON
Travelling in London is easier if you know how to ask for help… London transport Chris: Excuse me, mate, is this the right way to St. James’s Park? Londoner: Yes, but it’s far, especially with a backpack Chris: Do I cross the Thames? Londoner: Yes, it’s...
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AT THE RESTAURANT
Before to discover the British gastronomy, knows read a menu! Vocabulary Seafood crab = crabe lobster = homard mussels = moules oyster = huître prawn = crevette grise scallop = Saint-Jacques shrimp = crevette rose squid = seiche Fish brill = barbue cod...
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ENTERTAINING
Inviting guests isn’t always simple, especially when they’re English… Conversation at a dinner party Paul: It’s lovely to have you both round for dinner. You really didn’t have to bring a bottle, you know! Rupert: It’s organic, too. Hayley: Can I help...
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LA VOIX PASSIVE SANS COMPLEMENT D’AGENT : LE PASSIF ANGLAIS
Il permet des tournures impersonnelles : une personne subit une action dont on ne sait pas ou on ne précise pas qui l’a fait. She was givent a book. = On lui a donné un livre (elle a reçu un livre, mais on ne sait pas qui le lui a donné). A la voix active,...
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GOING TO THE CINEMA
Conversation Pete: Two tickets for Kill Bill, please. Cashier: That's £13, please. John: Wow, £6.50 for a cinema ticket! Pete: Ali these new out of town multiplexes have to make money somehow. John: Yes, I suppose I’m out of touch. It's a long time since...