Conversation
On this page you will practice listening to and reading a short conversation between Paul and his friend Tristan, who is going to visit his grandfather for his birthday over the weekend.
In the conversation, you will hear and see the word ce before weekend. It means this weekend.
For example:
How old is Tristan’s grandfather? Is he very active? Are your grandparents very active? In the next activity, drag and drop the correct order of the sentences Paul and Tristan said to each other. Remember Paul started the conversation.
Paul: Bonjour, Tristan! Comment ça va?
Tristan: Salut, Paul! Ça va bien.
Paul: Viens-tu au match de foot ce weekend?
Tristan: Non, je ne peux pas. Je vais rendre visite à mon grand-père ce weekend.
Paul: Pourquoi?
Tristan: Son anniversaire est dimanche, le neuf mai.
Paul: Alors, dit à ton grand-père: Bon anniversaire! Quel âge a-t-il?
Tristan: Il a soixante-dix ans mais il est très actif.
Paul: Ah, ouais?
Tristan: Oui, en juin il fait du surf à Fiji.
Now, answer the questions below to see how well you understood what Paul and Tristan were talking about. Write short answers to the questions in the answer spaces. You may write your answers in English.
What event does Paul ask if Tristan is coming to?
Why can’t Tristan come to the game?
What month is Tristan’s grandfather’s birthday?
How old is Tristan’s grandfather?
What is Tristan’s grandfather doing in June?
| Your Responses | Sample Answers |
|---|---|
| a soccer game | |
| He is visiting his grandfather. | |
| May | |
| seventy | |
| surfing in Fiji | |
What activities do your grandparents do? More importantly, do you know when their birthdays are? If not, ask them what they are. That way you can include them in your Authentic Assessment assignment on the next page.
Question
How do you ask When is your grandfather’s birthday in French?
Quand est l’anniversaire de ton grand-père?
