What’s the difference between formal and informal greetings in French? How do people in Paris discuss their daily routines?This second edition of Bon départ contains a variety of short conversations covering topics as varied as ordering a meal in a restaurant or visiting a flat for sale. The following audio, video and slideshow collection was devised for those beginning to learn French and touches upon many everyday situations and scenarios.

This material forms part of The Open University course L192 Bon départ: beginners' French