French Greetings and Politeness Masterclass

This 33 minute audio lesson will give you the confidence you need to greet people in French, create reflexes when it comes to expressions of politeness (like saying quickly "à vos souhaits" when someone sneezes) and help you avoid embarrassing situations - like saying "bonne nuit" (sleep well) when what you meant to say "bonne soirée" (have a good evening)...

• Train in the pronunciation of greetings and expressions of politeness in modern French
• Gain speed and confidence in real life situations – all conversations start with greetings!
• Understand the differences between "tu" and "vous" (it's much, MUCH more subtle than just friend versus stranger)
• Learn the correct moves, such as when it is appropriate to kiss someone on the cheeks or when you should shake hands!

Table of Content for "French Greetings and Politeness Masterclass"

1. Saying "hi", "goodbye", and "see you later"

2. "Tu" versus "Vous"

1. Basic rules
2. Going from vous to tu
3. More difficult than it seems
4. Age
5. Time period
6. Gender
7. Context
8. Regions
9. History of the distinction between "tu" and "vous"
10. Social Class
11. Personal Habit
12. They say tu = you say tu
13. A very subtle yet strong message
14. When in doubt, use "vous"

3. Meeting someone: Introducing yourself and asking someone their name

4. "How are you?" is more complicated than it seems

1. If you are using "vous"
2. If you are using "tu" in a more formal environment
3. If you are using "tu" in an informal situation

5. Expressions of politeness

6. The moves: kiss, don't hug!

1. Let's start with some vocabulary about kissing
2. Who kisses?
3. How does one kiss?
4. How often do we kiss?
5. Kissing in the office?
6. Some situations where YOU could get kissed:
7. So whith whom do you shake hands?
8. How should you shake hands?
9. What about "le baise main" (kissing the hand)?