Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
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Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
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Annonce - Atelier « Bien préparer sa retraite » (mairie)
Fill in the gaps: liberté, visiter, économisant, risque, la retraite, projets personnels
(Announcement - Workshop « Preparing for Retirement Well » (town hall))
La mairie propose un atelier gratuit pour les personnes qui approchent de . On y parle du changement de rythme, des et de la gestion du budget. En un peu chaque mois, on garde plus de . L’atelier explique aussi le d’isolement et donne des idées d’activités.
Prochaine séance : mardi 18h30 à la salle municipale. Vous pouvez venir avec un proche. Après la réunion, un conseiller répond aux questions et remet une liste de clubs à . Inscription par e-mail ou à l’accueil. Vous recevrez une confirmation et le programme.The town hall is offering a free workshop for people who are approaching retirement. They talk about the change of pace, personal projects, and managing the budget. By saving a little each month, you keep more freedom. The workshop also explains the risk of isolation and gives ideas for activities.
Next session: Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the municipal hall. You can come with a loved one. After the meeting, an advisor answers questions and hands out a list of clubs to visit. Registration by email or at the reception desk. You will receive a confirmation and the program.
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Quelles idées et informations l’atelier propose pour aider une personne à préparer sa retraite, et lesquelles seraient utiles pour toi ?
(What ideas and information does the workshop offer to help someone prepare for retirement, and which would be useful for you?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(She has been retired for several months and she already feels well settled into this new life.) |
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(She wants to rest and visit her sister more often.) |
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(She thinks it is unlikely that she will spend too much money at the beginning of retirement.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Après mon départ à la retraite, je ___ de rester à la maison si je n'ai pas de projet personnel.
(After I retire, I ___ risk staying at home if I don't have a personal project.)2. En ___ chaque mois, nous aurons plus de temps libre pour visiter la famille.
(By ___ each month, we will have more free time to visit the family.)3. Si j'avais plus de temps libre, je ___ une maison de retraite pour proposer mon aide.
(If I had more free time, I ___ a retirement home to offer my help.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)
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Useful expressions:
En + gérondif, je... / Après la retraite, je vais... / J'aimerais avoir plus de temps libre pour...
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Vous êtes à la retraite depuis peu - qu'est-ce qui a changé dans votre quotidien et comment vous occupez-vous ?
You have been retired for a short time—what has changed in your daily life and how do you keep yourself busy?
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Vous préparez votre retraite : quel projet personnel voulez-vous réaliser et comment allez-vous économiser pour y parvenir ?
You are preparing for your retirement: what personal project do you want to carry out and how are you going to save to achieve it?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Salut ! C'est Claire, ta voisine du 3e.
Depuis que je suis à la retraite, je fais plus de choses. Avec le club de marche, on visite le parc de Sceaux samedi matin. Départ à 10h devant le RER. On marche tranquille et on prend un café après, en se reposant un peu.
Ça te dit de venir ? Tu as du temps libre en ce moment ?
Hi! It’s Claire, your neighbor from the 3rd floor.
Since I’m retired, I do more things. With the walking club, we’re visiting the Parc de Sceaux on Saturday morning. Departure at 10 a.m. in front of the RER station. We’ll walk at an easy pace and have a coffee afterward, resting a little.
Would you like to come? Do you have any free time at the moment?
Useful phrases:
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Merci pour ton message, je veux bien venir...
(Thanks for your message, I’d love to come...)
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Tu peux me dire si... (le lieu exact / la durée) ?
(Can you tell me if... (the exact place / the duration)?)
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En venant à pied, je peux... (te retrouver / apporter...)
(Coming on foot, I can... (meet up with you / bring...))
En venant à pied, je peux te retrouver directement à 10h. Après le café, si ça te va, on peut aussi visiter le petit marché près du parc. À samedi !
Hi Claire, thanks for the invitation! On Saturday I’m free, so I’d be happy to come. Can you tell me the exact meeting point in front of the RER station? And about how long does the walk last?
Coming on foot, I can meet you directly at 10 a.m. After coffee, if you’d like, we could also visit the little market near the park. See you on Saturday!