last line

Justin H.C1Kwiziq community member

last line

Maybe its just me, but that last line sounds a lot more like, "Ça va êtes sympa." I know that is grammatically incorrect and I put être, but it sure doesn't sound like être to me.

Asked 2 weeks ago
CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour à tous,

Thank you for your comments! We discussed the issue within the team and decided to change the audio for the whole dialogue.

However, it's important to remember that when learning a new language, your brain filters sounds according to what you know and the sounds it is "familiar" with. So, you sometimes think you've heard a sound, but, in reality, it is not present at all.

Also, when doing a listening exercise, you have to use external elements on top of your grammar skills, especially, if you think you are hearing a word that does not make much sense. So it's important to keep an eye out for the context, the topic and use one's common sense.
Link to user's answer: Audio issue

Merci de votre contribution !

Bonne journée !

M. B.B2Kwiziq community member

Agree! Leo seemed to have some kind of accent.  The line about Minecraft sounded German!

Justin H. asked:

last line

Maybe its just me, but that last line sounds a lot more like, "Ça va êtes sympa." I know that is grammatically incorrect and I put être, but it sure doesn't sound like être to me.

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