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JOURNAL ENTRY

Writing a diary entry is a task often asked in the Written Production section of the French test. Here you have some tips to familiarise yourself with its layout and some vocabulary and phases that you can use.

Important tips:

To ensure that you respond as you are being asked, thoroughly read the question.
Learn these opening and closing phrases that you can use every time.
Get familiar with the layout, which includes the date, "cher/chère/...", and sign off.
You need to use several different verb tenses to show your command on these.
Write In the first person ('je' form).
Employ words and phrases to convey your feelings.
Remember that even if you find it difficult to express a certain sentence or message, there is always another way to express it.
Often, the question will instruct you to write approximately 75 words. Hence, avoid giving a lengthy response as you will make more mistakes. You should nevertheless make an effort to show off your abilities. Hence, striking the appropriate balance is crucial.

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES

Cher journal - querido diario
J'écris ces lignes au lit - I'm writing these lines in bed
Aujourd'hui, j'ai eu une journée très chargée. - Today, I had a very busy day.
Je me suis réveillé tôt ce matin. - I woke up early this morning.
J'ai passé une bonne soirée hier avec des amis. - I had a good evening yesterday with friends.
Il faisait beau aujourd'hui, j'ai pu profiter du soleil. - It was a nice day today, I was able to enjoy the sun.
Je me sens fatigué aujourd'hui. - I feel tired today.
J'ai commencé un nouveau livre. - I started a new book.
J'ai mangé une délicieuse pizza pour le dîner. - I had a delicious pizza for dinner.
J'ai eu une longue conversation avec ma mère aujourd'hui. - I had a long conversation with my mother today.
J'ai regardé un film intéressant hier soir. - I watched an interesting movie last night.
Je suis allé me promener dans le parc ce matin. - I went for a walk in the park this morning.
J'ai reçu une bonne nouvelle aujourd'hui. - I received some good news today.
Je me sens stressé en ce moment. - I feel stressed right now.
J'ai fait du sport ce matin. - I did some exercise this morning.
J'ai passé du temps à lire cet après-midi. - I spent some time reading this afternoon.
J'ai cuisiné un repas spécial pour le dîner. - I cooked a special meal for dinner.
J'ai acheté un nouveau téléphone portable aujourd'hui. - I bought a new mobile phone today.
Je suis allé voir un spectacle de théâtre hier soir. - I went to see a theater show last night.
J'ai visité un nouveau musée aujourd'hui. - I visited a new museum today.
J'ai fait du shopping avec des amis cet après-midi. - I went shopping with friends this afternoon.
J'ai réussi à terminer un projet important aujourd'hui. - I managed to finish an important project today.
J'ai passé la journée à la maison à me reposer. - I spent the day at home resting.
J'ai appris une nouvelle compétence aujourd'hui. - I learned a new skill today.
J'ai décidé de commencer un nouveau projet aujourd'hui. - I decided to start a new project today.
J'ai passé du temps à nettoyer ma chambre aujourd'hui. - I spent some time cleaning my room today.
J'ai eu une agréable conversation avec mon ami aujourd'hui. - I had a nice conversation with my friend today.
J'ai visité une nouvelle ville prés d'ici ce week-end. - I visited a new city nearby here this weekend.
J'ai passé une soirée amusante avec mes collègues hier soir. - I had a fun evening with my classmates last night.

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French grinds in Ireland

JOURNAL ENTRY

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French grinds in Ireland

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