Go ahead, we're listening.
"The maintenance department
"wrote this report at the director's request."
Identify the direct object in this sentence.
Read the sentence again.
"The maintenance department
"wrote this report at the director's request."
What's a direct object again?
Do you know what a direct object is?
The teacher said
that to find the direct object
you have to ask, "What?"
"What" what?
That's what she said, "What?"
The direct object depends on a transitive verb.
They are directly linked without a preposition.
It answers the question, "Whom?" or "What?"
Look up transitive.
There.
45...
Most active verbs are either transitive, direct or indirect
or intransitive,
meaning they do not always take an object.
But some are transitive or intransitive
by nature, essentially, meaning...
that they require an object or cannot take one.
Is there another example?
"The postman posts a letter." What does the postman post?
"A letter" is the direct object.
Now try with your sentence.
"The maintenance department
"wrote this report at the director's request."
What did the department do? Wrote a report.
"Wrote a report" is the direct object.
It is.
She says you have to ask, "What?"
What did the maintenance department do? It wrote a report.
Yes, but in that other example,
there was, "Who..."
Hold on.
"The postman posts a letter."
What does the postman post? A letter.
A letter is the direct object.
- What does the postman do? - He's right.
Look. "The maintenance department
"asked to write a report." Asked to write what? A report.
You're right.
Sure.
Let's try the next one.
- You okay? - My wife's hurt her back at work.
Serious?
I've no idea.
Hello.
I'm Jérémy's dad.
He's just gone to the toilet.
I told him not to worry about his mom. She hurt her back?
Yes, she hurt her back. At work.
We did his homework. That's one less worry.
Jérémy's doing fine in class. He's...
He struggled a bit last term, but he's okay.
I mentioned it to your wife.
Really?
Here he comes.
How are you doing?
Put your things away.
- Is Mom okay? - Yes.
Don't forget your class photo.
My little man! A kiss.
- Are you okay? - I'm fine, sweetie.
That's great.
Feeling better?
My back seized up.
The doctor gave me a shot
but if I move, I get shooting pain.
Did he put you on sick leave?
Yes, I have to rest up at least a week, he said.
Can I have some water for my pill?
Let's see the photo the teacher gave you.
Dictation today?
Yes.
- You make any mistakes? - Three mistakes.
Three is too many.
Check if the temperature's okay.
It's fine.
The elastic's gone on all your underwear. I'll buy you some more.
Give me your foot.
Dad. Your foot.
I talked with Anne-Marie about your birthday.
The weekend ofJuly 7 th is more practical than the 1 st.
We chose the 1 st.
Yes, I know. But it's Christine...
She's switched holiday dates with a colleague.
To avoid driving back and forth,
the 7 th's more convenient. That's what she said.
Give me your foot.
She doesn't have to come...
if she wants to go on holiday.
Dad, she'd love to come.
She's looking forward to seeing you.
It's just that she's on holiday the week after.
So the 7 th is better for her than the 1 st.
If it suits you.
And how's Anne-Marie?
Is her back better?
She's okay.
Another couple days of rest and she'll be fine.
Hello.
Sorry, I'm a bit late.
I'll be right back.
Jérémy?
How was it?
Great, we did sports today.
- Okay, son? - Yeah.
- You got everything? - Yes.
Say good-bye.
Good-bye.
Excuse me, I'd like to ask you something.
Go and wait over there.
Well, the thing is...
Once a month, I ask a parent to talk to the class about their work,
so the children can see what they want to do later.
This Saturday, it was to be Thibault's father, but he can't.
I was wondering if you'd replace him and talk to the class.
I don't know.
I'm not sure it's very interesting, I'm in construction.
That's very good.
There's lots to talk about. It will interest the children.
If it helps you out,
it's fine by me.
What we do is that the children prepare questions beforehand.
That way, it's easier, it makes the conversation more fluid.
Yes.
It's possible? You're okay with that?
Okay.
- Thanks a lot. - Good-bye.
Who can tell me how you spell builder?
Maxence.
B-U-I-L-D-E-R
That's right, very good. Don't forget the U.
And Jérémy's father here is a builder.
Let's welcome him.
Welcome to the class!
He's come to tell us about his job.
So, as usual, we'll listen and ask questions afterwards, okay?
Over to you.
Like your teacher said, I'm a builder.
That means I build houses
or I renovate houses sometimes.
Let's take an average house, not too big or small,
when the builder arrives to build the house,
what's the first thing he does?
We start with the foundations.
The foundations are...
Jérémy knows this. It's called the screed.
It's concrete we pour out
to build the house on.
Starting with the walls and then the upstairs.
But we need a solid base for the house to stand right.
Or else, if we don't build
a solid base...
You, over there.
How long does it take to make a house?
That depends.
It depends on the size of the house,
but usually it takes 4-6 weeks.
No more than that.
You.
When you finish building a house, does it last for life?
Do I build a house for life?
Yes, you build it to...
last a long time. A house has got to last.
If you do it well, it lasts for life.
Yes?
How many bricks do you need to build a house?
We don't use bricks, we use cinder blocks.
I never really counted...
Probably between 2,500 and 3,000.
And in this whole building, the whole school?
I don't know, maybe 20,000.
Yes, you.
When did you start making houses?
When I was your age, I went on a site with my father.
He was a builder too.
And...
I watched and I started getting interested
and I wanted to do the same thing as him.
Afterwards I learned. I even worked with him.
And after a while,
I built my first house. Quite a few years ago now.
- Yes, you. What's your name? - Thomas.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
What do you like most?
What I like about being a builder
is that it's always different.
We arrive somewhere
and we planned to do it one way, but it doesn't work out,
so you have to make decisions,
you have to be smart.
Right now, I'm on a site across town, near the swimming pool...
Do you know where the pool is?
Okay, good.
We're renovating a house,
changing all the inside because the person who asked us
doesn't want the same house as the last owner.
Sometimes we arrive and there's nothing.
Somebody orders you a house that you build from nothing.
And that's something
I like a lot about my job because it...
It means something to me.
We arrive, there's nothing. A few weeks later, there's a house
and people are going to live there.
In some way, we've taken part
in their lives.
Get your coats and you wait for me downstairs.
It was good.
Very instructive, very clear.
The children learned a lot.
Good, thanks.
Did you enjoy it?
Yes, I really did.
They're interested, they ask a lot of questions.
We study it beforehand, so that it flows easier.
Actually, I have a question.
I have a window at home that lets a draft through
and I'd like to get it repaired.
Who do I need for that?
It depends if it can be fixed or if the whole thing needs changing.
I can't say like that, I'd have to see it.
I don't want to bother you.
It's no bother.
No, but...
I can take a look.
You going to wait here?
Okay.
It's this window.
Your window's shot.
Look at the frame.
It's all rotten on the inside.
Can it be repaired?
You'd be better changing it.
Poppet!
Are you brushing your teeth?
Yes, I'm doing it.
I thought it'd be nice to invite his teacher for lunch one day.
What for?
To thank her for giving you some work.
She arrived in September, maybe she doesn't know anyone.
I change her window, she pays me, that's all.
Why do we have to invite her over? We don't know her.
It was just an idea.
- Do you need some help? - It's fine.
I got you some cakes, if you're hungry.
Thanks.
You should move that.
Right.
I'll be in the next room. If you need me, just shout.
Okay.
If you're thirsty, the fridge is over there.
Thanks.
I'll leave you to it.
How's it going?
We're getting there.
I'm going to do the molding here...
and here...
and we're done.
Miss!
I dozed off. You should have woken me.
I only just finished.
It's great!
Wonderful!
It's solid.
Do you hear that?
It's so quiet.
This may sound a bit strange...
There's something I'd really like...
I heard someone on TV once...
Could you play me a tune on your violin?
- Can you say "tune"? - Yes, you can.
It'll be terrible. You'll be disappointed.
I won't insist then?
What was the piece you heard on TV?
I don't remember.
I just know that I liked it.
I don't remember.
It's been ages since I played in front of anyone.
Stand with your back to me...
so you're not in front of me.
Red.
We're out here.
No, pick up 4.
- Okay? - Fine.
I keep picking up.
Your turn.
Who's winning?
Me.
- How did it go? - Fine.
What did you say?
Red.
The cake. I'll be right back.
Your dad called. He wants to go to Nicoleau's.
I'll call him back.
Seen the stack of cards she has?
You've got less?
You bet.
Right...
Do you envisage any preservation treatment?
It's up to you.
We'll take the treatment.
It's better.
Let's say, three days uncovered?
Now, an important question.
Do you prefer cremation or interment?
Burial.
Okay.
Right...
I'll take you into the showroom.
I'll let you think it over.
Isn't that the one we got for your mother?
Yes.
Just not the same handles.
- How are you? - Fine, thanks.
I'm going to buy the paint.
Get glycerine.
It's the best for windows.
I'll remember.
Good-bye.
Excuse me...
The piece you played the other day,
is it out on CD?
Yes, definitely.
Could you give me its name?
Sure.
I can lend you it. I have various recordings.
Good ones.
Just put it there.
Do you want a beer?
- To keep me company. - Okay, a beer.
Let me do it.
Thanks.
Cheers.
- How's the window? - Great.
I won't be here long to enjoy it, but it's great.
You change schools every time, how long for?
It depends.
Usually for the school year,
but it can be a bit more or less.
Often it's a full year.
Always in the same region?
No.
Anywhere in France.
That can't be easy.
One of the advantages is
that I'm never long in a school I don't like.
But if you like it?
If I like it, I leave anyway.
I've got used to it.
He's a very famous violinist.
He plays the piece you played for me?
Yes...
it's track four.
This one's good, too.
He plays the piece on this one, too
but it's violin and piano together.
Just violin's quite rare.
But it's beautiful when they play together.
There's another violin and piano piece I like.
I'll put it on for you.
- I'll go. - Yes.
Next. Two minus seven doesn't work...
So one here and that makes 12 minus seven.
That makes five.
Your dad's home.
- You okay, son? - Yeah.
I got some bread.
I'm going to take a shower.
Thinking of you. Jean.
What are you doing here? I got a fright.
I was thirsty.
- Are you coming? - I'll be right up.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
Jean...
I'm pregnant.
- Jean? - Yes.
Someone to see you.
Coming.
Where?
Downstairs.
I'm not bothering you?
No.
How's it going?
We're behind schedule,
but we'll make it up.
I painted the window. It looks good.
So much so, I repainted all the others.
The paint smells strong, though.
Yeah.
Did you listen to the CDs I lent you?
No.
I could lend you others if you're interested.
I am interested.
Mrs. Legon, the teacher I'm replacing,
comes back in September, but Mrs. Bérard retires
and the Principal asked me to take her place.
What will you do?
I don't know.
I think I've had enough of moving all the time.
I'd like to settle and take it easy for a bit.
My wife's expecting a child.
That's good news.
I'll be going.
Let you get on with your work.
Good-bye.
I was thinking, for your dad's birthday...
A buffet would be better than a sit-down meal.
It'd make a change.
The family isn't often together,
so it'd be a chance for everybody to talk to everybody.
I quite like the idea.
Sitting down's better, though.
But with the kids, there'll be over 20 of us.
It's a lot to organize.
It's no big deal, if you're organized, to cook for 20 people.
If you don't want a birthday party, say so.
I didn't mean that, I just thought it'd be nicer
and easier to have a buffet, that's all.
He's 80 and might not want to eat standing up.
I didn't say we'd eat standing up.
There'll be tables and chairs.
That's not the problem.
So what is the problem?
What's the problem?
If you don't want the party, say so.
Just say it now.
What are you talking about?
Did I say I didn't want it? I'm really happy having it here.
I'm just trying to find an easier idea, that's all.
- If your sisters were local... - They're not!
My sisters aren't local.
You want me to call and say
we can't have a birthday lunch because of them?
Okay, I'll call them and I'll cancel.
It's not a problem.
Don't force it, you'll break it.
It's not powerful enough.
Take it easy, I said.
Easy.
Give it to me.
Take it easy.
You're gonna bust it.
Now, look what you've done!
It's not powerful enough. I said you'd bust it.
It's fucked now.
Shit!
Let's see... Give it to me.
See what? He broke it, the dickhead.
I didn't hear that. Dickhead?
- I'm the dickhead? - Cool it.
Calm down, both of you.
I'll buy you a new one.
Get off.
Hi, you've reached Véronique Chambon,
please leave a message.
It's Jean.
Hello? It's Jean.
I'm parked outside. I saw you arrive home.
I wanted to come and apologize.
I hurt you and that's not what I wanted.
I'd like to come up.
I just want to say that.
Okay, good-bye.
It was Jean.
What do you think?
Yeah, I like it.
Do you prefer the other?
Yeah, the other's nice too.
What's going on, Jean?
Where are you?
Where am I?
Yes, where are you?
I'm here.
We've been here two hours, you're not with me.
Are you interested in this or not?
Yes, I'm interested.
Bullshit! You've been so distant since I don't know when!
Are you bored? Is that it?
What's wrong, Jean?
Tell me what's wrong.
Nothing's wrong.
Right, can we go?
Hi, you've reached Véronique Chambon,
please leave a message.
Hello? It's Mom.
You're not in?
Well...
I was calling to see how you are, happy with your class.
Here, everything's fine.
And I wanted to say
how proud we are of your sister.
She's been appointed to the High Court at last.
To celebrate, she invited us all this weekend
to Latouche with Philippe and the kids.
Your father, of course,
said that it had gone down.
It wasn't bad, even so.
There you go...
I hope you're well
and that we'll have good news from you soon.
Well...
Lots oflove, bye.
Okay, no more fooling around.
It's a shame because all the feedback
from parents and colleagues is very positive.
It's a real shame.
So, you're... Your mind's made up?
Yes.
And...
When I suggested replacing Mrs. Bérard,
you seemed so interested.
Yes.
But I thought it over, it's not for me.
It's not a fun town.
I was the same. Not too keen to begin with
and then I met my husband, we had children and...
we built something together.
Now, it's all good.
But...
It takes a bit of time, that's for sure.
No, it's nothing like that.
Do you know where next?
First, I'll go back home to Paris. After that, I don't know.
I'd like to ask you one thing, if you don't mind...
Think it over a bit longer.
Personally, I'd like you to stay.
I'm very touched but...
I have thought it over.
Good-bye teacher
I brought back your CDs.
I heard you're leaving.
Did you listen to them? Like them?
I'm no expert, but I think you play better.
I don't think so, unfortunately.
I think so.
This Sunday's my father's birthday
and we're having a lunch party.
I'd really like
you to come and play a tune.
I wanted him to hear something beautiful.
Do you think that's a good idea?
- Dad wants to see you. - Coming.
Where's Anne-Marie?
She was here a minute ago.
- Can I take this? - Yes, go ahead.
I'll get it. Can you put the jugs on the table?
No problem.
I'll put your violin somewhere safe.
Come with me.
Dad...
This is Miss Chambon, Jérémy's teacher.
Laurence, my sister. Marc, my other sister's husband.
Do you want a drink? I made some punch.
I'd love some.
- Dad? - I'm fine, thanks.
Have a seat.
So, did Jérémy work hard this year?
Yes, he had a good year.
- Here. - Thanks.
I'll put the violin in Jérémy's room.
She has a surprise for you.
Really? What's that?
I can't tell you, it's a surprise.
Come and say hello.
- How are you? - Fine.
Where's your mother?
I don't know.
I won't be long.
Here, give this to Granddad.
Here, Granddad.
Thank you, beautiful.
This is from everybody.
Happy birthday.
Thanks, Anne-Marie.
I think you'll like it.
Want some help?
Ready?
Yeah, there's a card with it.
Read the message inside.
This does both, photos and videos.
- Happy birthday. - That's beautiful.
Thank you, darling.
Give him yours.
Here.
Thanks, Jérémy.
Well done!
You made a mistake there, but it doesn't matter.
We have a surprise for Dad.
Jean asked me to play for you today.
I've chosen a piece I like very much
by a composer called Edward Elgar,
who died in the 1930s...
I hope you'll like it.
Can I show you something?
Do you often come here?
Yes, I like it a lot.
You can see a long way.
Earlier, I was watching you with your father.
You take good care of him.
He's the only one I've got.
Don't you do the same?
We're not like that in my family.
When are you leaving?
Tomorrow morning.
My train's at 10:00.
I want to go with you.
Don't say it if you won't do it.
See you tomorrow.
Your father called. He wants you to call him back.
He didn't say, but I think he enjoyed his birthday.
Yes.
It was a good party.