Astuce : Ecoutez l'accent sur chaque mot. Ici l'objectif n'étant pas de tout comprendre, ne vous inquiétez pas si certains mots vous sont inconnus.

Voici la courte annonce:

For those of you who will be joining us to watch the hockey game, the bus will arrive at the arena at 7 pm. Everyone else will be dropped off downtown at City Hall and will have free time to go for dinner and enjoy the local sites. The bus will pick people up at 10 pm at City Hall and at 10:30 pm  at the hockey arena. Please be sure to be on time so that the bus can depart promptly.

Who is speaking?

(A) A tour operator

(B) A radio announcer

(C) An airport manager

(D) A traffic reporter

Answer: The talk is about a bus tour to a hockey game. Therefore, choice (A) is the best answer.

Astuce : Lire

Lire est le meilleur moyen d'améliorer son vocabulaire en anglais. Lisez des revues, des journaux, des sites internet et des romans. Choisissez quelque chose qui vous intéresse vraiment et qui ne soit pas trop difficile.

Tip: The answer may not be given directly. 

Man: Are you going directly to the airport after the meeting? It would be great if you could give me a ride.

Woman: Sorry, but I’m not leaving until tomorrow. I had to change my flight because I have a meeting tonight with an important client.

Man: That’s OK. I can take the shuttle bus.

Why can’t the woman give the man a ride to the airport?

(A) Her flight was cancelled.
(B) She is staying one more day.
(C) Her car broke down.
(D) The airport is too far. 

Answer: The woman is not leaving until tomorrow. Therefore, (B) is the best choice.

Astuce : Pratiquer la langue

Imposez-vous de trouvez une demi-heure tous les jours pour communiquer seulement en anglais. Si vous ne pouvez pas faire cela en face à face, échangez régulièrement des emails en anglais avec vos amis, la famille ou des collègues.

Astuce : Ecouter de la musique

La musique aide à acquérir le rythme et l'intonation de l'anglais parlé pour mieux s'exprimer.

Astuce: Déterminer ce qui est sous-entendu dans le court passage.

''As a frequent guest of the hotel, we are pleased to invite you to enjoy a meal on us by using the enclosed voucher for $50. Redeemable in our restaurant, this coupon is extended to you on your next visit to the hotel and expires on August 30. Valid Sunday through Thursday after 5 pm. Simply present your voucher on being seated at your table and we will deduct $50 from your bill. Voucher cannot be reissued if lost or stolen''.

For what can the voucher be used?
(A) Room service
(B) Breakfast
(C) Lunch

Answer: the coupon is valid after 5 pm in the restaurant. Therefore, (D) is the best choice.