Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Asking for and understanding a price — identify and understand

Asking for and understanding a price: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: quantites-base-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Asking for and understanding a price” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: Combien ça coûte ?; C’est 12,50 €.; Vous avez moins cher ?; Je peux payer par carte ?. Which clue helps you recognise Demander et comprendre un prix ?

3. Understand

To understand “Asking for and understanding a price”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Picture the scene: who is speaking, to whom, for what purpose and how formally?

Combien ça coûte ?C’est 12,50 €.Vous avez moins cher ?Je peux payer par carte ?Ça fait combien au total ?Je vais prendre celui-ci.Exemple à observer : notre équipe apprend chaque matin.
Watch out

In a real situation, decide your intention first: ask, explain, refuse, thank… Then adapt the phrase to the level of politeness and the person you are speaking to.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Asking for and understanding a price” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For Demander et comprendre un prix , identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Asking for and understanding a price” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.