Reading dialog

  1. Hugo
    French May est un nom célèbre.

    May is a famous name.

  2. Manon
    French Bill est connu pour son travail.

    Bill is known for his work.

  3. Hugo
    French Mark était un leader.

    Mark was a leader.

  4. Manon
    French Je lis une histoire sur Bill dans mon livre.

    I read a story about Bill in my book.

  5. Hugo
    French Mon professeur nous parle de Mark dans la classe.

    My teacher talks to us about Mark in class.

  6. Manon
    French May est sur l'image sur le mur.

    May is in the picture on the wall.

  7. Hugo
    French Bill et Mark sont de vieux noms.

    Bill and Mark are old names.

  8. Manon
    French J'écris le nom May sur mon papier.

    I write the name May on my paper.

Practice this lesson in SmartWords

Listen, repeat, and tap any word in the dialog to see its meaning and audio.

Related A1 lessons in French

Play SmartWords games

Six word games built around our real vocabulary — free in the browser, no install.

Open the game hub →
  • Word Sling illustration

    Word Sling

    Match the center word under time pressure and keep the combo alive.

    Play now →
  • Word Gate illustration

    Word Gate

    Fly through the correct gate before the speed ramps up.

    Play now →
  • Word Ninja illustration

    Word Ninja

    Slice the goal-language words, avoid the main-language decoy, and chase the announced bonus target.

    Play now →
  • Word Zip illustration

    Word Zip

    Trace a single path across the board, hit each letter anchor in order, and fill every open cell.

    Play now →
  • Word Oddity illustration

    Word Oddity

    Pick the word that doesn't belong from a topic-driven set — every tap reveals all four meanings and images so the round becomes a flash-card too.

    Play now →
  • Word Memory illustration

    Word Memory

    Flip and match goal-language words to their main-language meaning before your lives run out.

    Play now →