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Your Surroundings
TravelTravel
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Asking for Directions 1
TravelTravel
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Sightseeing in Paris
TravelTravel
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Your Surroundings

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Asking for Directions 1

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Sightseeing in Paris

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Places & Locations

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Modes of Transport

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Giving Directions 1

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Giving Directions 2

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Arriving at the Hotel

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Getting a Hotel Room

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Getting Some Sleep

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Taking the Train

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Public Transport

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Crossing the Channel

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Taking a Flight

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Travel Struggles

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Countries

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At Home 1

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Measuring Things

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Activities 2

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At the Airport

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Catching a Flight

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Making Plans 2

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On the Road

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Continents & Cardinal Points

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Holidays & Time Off

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The Weather 2

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Past Holidays

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Weather Ready

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Outer Space

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To the Eiffel Tower

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Where is the Lift?

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Where is the Post Office?

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I'm Going on Holiday

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Which Stop?

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Do You Know This Region?

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Fresh From the Plane

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Do You Know the Way to...?

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Which Way to the Market?

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I Took the Tram

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What's the Quickest Way?

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Your Favourite Destination

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Tube Map

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It's So Far!

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Are You Ready?!

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Going on Holiday 2

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Asking For Directions 2

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Next Holiday Destination

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Story Of An Old Traveller

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Hitchhiking Around The World

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Hitchhiking With Your Grandma

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Travelling Without A Plane

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Travelling Without Money

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An Oceanic Travel

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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I travel to France?
There's simply so much to see and do in France. From the stunningly preserved castles of the Loire Valley to the chic boutiques of Paris, there's really something for everyone. Let's not forget the food - from rich cheeses to delicate pastries, French cuisine will surely tantalize your taste buds. Book a flight to France and be prepared to fall in love with this fascinating country.
Do I need to speak French to travel to France?
If you don’t know any French at all, you will face some difficulties while travelling around France. For example, you may have trouble ordering food or asking for directions. It may be easier for you to get around if you know English as many people in France have an understanding of English, but you’ll be able to get by much easier by learning a few essential phrases in French.
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When you worry too much about grammar and rules, it can make you feel like you’re never ready to speak and start disconnecting from the language. That’s why we get you to start speaking from the beginning, and let you choose to learn what’s important to you. If you like to travel, learn that first. If you need it to further your career, learn phrases that’s useful there instead. When you focus on material that excites you, you'll be more motivated to practice regularly and immerse yourself in the language. Soon enough, you'll be chatting away in your new language like a native speaker.
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