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Reading · A1 Beginner

Ma matinée

A1 · 1 min read · 5 comprehension questions

Learning objective: Recognise everyday present-tense verbs and time expressions used to describe a daily routine.

1. Read

Je m'appelle Sophie. Chaque matin, je me réveille à sept heures. Je me lève et je vais dans la salle de bains. Je me lave et je m'habille.

Ensuite, je prends le petit-déjeuner dans la cuisine. Je mange du pain avec du beurre et je bois un café. À huit heures, je pars pour le travail.

Je prends le bus parce que j'habite loin du bureau. J'arrive au travail à huit heures et demie. Ma matinée commence bien !

2. Key vocabulary

  • se réveiller to wake up
  • se lever to get up
  • la salle de bains bathroom
  • s'habiller to get dressed
  • le petit-déjeuner breakfast
  • la cuisine kitchen
  • le bus bus
  • le travail work

3. Check your understanding

1. What time does Sophie wake up?
2. Where does Sophie go right after getting up?
3. What does Sophie eat for breakfast?
4. How does Sophie get to work?
5. Why does Sophie take the bus?
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