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Episode 14 - Can you speak French?

Sammy has an idea for the holiday. But will Julia want to go away?

Transcript

Sammy: We've got a holiday next month.
Julia: Yes, in a few weeks. Have you got any plans?
Sammy: Would you like to go away for a weekend?
Julia: Go away?
Sammy: Yeah. You know, you and me. For a long weekend. What do you think?
Julia: I think ... that would be great.
Sammy: Good! I've got an idea.
Julia: Uh-oh. OK. What's your idea?
Sammy: Can you speak French?
Julia: French?! Oui! ... Actually, no, I can't. But, well, I can speak a few words. From school. What about you? Can you speak French?
Sammy: I speak a little. But it's OK. A lot of French people can speak English, too. I have a French–English phrasebook. Maybe we can take this.
Julia: So, your idea is to go to France?
Sammy: Yeah. It's not too far. It's not too near, either.
Julia: So, do you think we can get a cheap flight?
Sammy: We can get the train. It'll be cheaper, easier and probably more fun! Oh, hang on. Can you finish work early on Friday?
Julia: Yes, I can finish at one o'clock.
Sammy: Great! We can catch the afternoon train to Lille. And then we can hire a car.
Julia: A car?! Can you drive? Because I can't.
Sammy: Yeah, I can drive. People say I'm a really good driver.
Julia: I'm a bit busy this week. Can you make the arrangements?
Sammy: Yes. Don't worry. I can book the train tickets on the internet and I can contact the car company, too.
Julia: Great. What about finding a place to stay?
Sammy: Well, we can do that together at the weekend.
Julia: Great! ... I've got to go. I've got a class in 15 minutes.
Sammy: OK. I'll call you later.
Julia: I think a weekend in France is a great idea!
Sammy: Me, too!

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Discussion

Where do you go for your holidays? 

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Average: 4.3 (4 votes)

Submitted by sawpaing on Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:57

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I have three options to spent time and relax on holiday. The first is going to the beach, the second is traveling to a state in the country that has mountains, waterfalls and balanced weather, and the third is going camping.

Submitted by idelmis on Sat, 25/11/2023 - 01:48

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Sometimes I go to Varadero because it's a beautiful beach and I love swimming there.

Submitted by Dariusz on Wed, 22/02/2023 - 17:08

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I usually go to the sea or lake and sometimes go to the mountain.

Submitted by Ibrahimyousef on Thu, 15/12/2022 - 14:16

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I will go to Switzerland ,because it's the best area tourism around the world also, stunning view , there are many areas green and fresh air.

Submitted by shahhoseini on Mon, 13/01/2020 - 15:05

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I will go to San Francisco. because it is a modern city and you can see a new technological systems. In this city, you can also see the biggest and important computer companies such as Google, Microsoft, and etc.

Submitted by Dariusz on Thu, 28/11/2019 - 22:04

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I usually go to place where is water like the sea, lake or another kind because I love that scenery and I like swimmng.

Submitted by Cherif on Sun, 12/05/2019 - 11:44

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My next vacation, I will go to England, maybe in Ireland. This will allow me to speak in English. it will be an opportunity to face my fear of speaking english .... it would be great

Submitted by cagla on Thu, 21/02/2019 - 12:01

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I like swimming therefore ı usually go to cities which they have sea. ı live in turkey and here are a lot of choices for this. the turkey is sorrounded by seas which their name are Black Sea, Mediterranean, Aegean Sea, nature in here is great