Chapter 20

The Farm at Lane's End is the story of English country life.  Farmer Ken, his wife Jean, and Dave their son.        For the characters in this story, please click here

Key words or phrases -

To ENROLL means to register or sign up for something. I have enrolled with the army.  I have enrolled in a French course.  I have signed up for a Spanish conversation course.  

WHAT ABOUT . . . . .?  This a question phrase. It means what do you think of something or would you consider something?  What about going out tomorrow?  Would you consider going out tomorrow?  

ACTUALLY is connected with the truth.  A fact.  I actually did see Mary last week.

TO MAKE UP ONE´S MIND - To make up one's mind is to make a decision. To decide.  Please make up your mind!  Shall we go today or tomorrow??

Questions

Which course have Claire and Dave signed up for?

Where is the French course being held?

Where are Dave and Claire getting their text books from?

Why do Dave and Claire want to learn French?

Is French a romantic language?

Is Paris a romantic city?

When are Dave and Claire going to Paris?

Would you like to go to Paris in the spring?

Why is French food the best in world?

 


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