Fungal Fortune War

Your prized black truffle farm in Périgord faces catastrophe when competitors contaminate your soil with toxic chemicals days before a career-defining Michelin contract inspection. With €1.2M and your family's century-old reputation at stake, you must navigate accusations, gather evidence, and salvage what remains of your harvest while racing against time.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

Start Practicing Now

Scenario Overview

Your Role

Third-generation truffle farmer and owner of Maison de la Truffe

Conversation Partner

Inspector Jean-Marc Dubois

Setting

Your soil testing laboratory, dimly lit by monitoring equipment displays. Contaminated soil samples line the walls in sealed containers.

Location

Périgord Noir region, France

Learning Objectives

✓

Gather and document evidence of soil contamination without alerting competitors

✓

Secure emergency soil treatment certification before the Michelin inspection

✓

Expose Inspector Dubois's conflict of interest to force immediate action

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Monsieur, these soil toxicity levels are... troubling. But launching a formal investigation could take weeks. Perhaps we should discuss more... reasonable explanations for your farm's situation?”

This is how Inspector Jean-Marc Dubois's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#487

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
🤖AI-powered speaking partner
📊Instant feedback on your performance
🎓Learn from your mistakes

Other Scenarios to Explore

Similar scenarios coming soon

Ready to Practice?

Start your speaking journey with BoldSpeak today. Sign up for free and get unlimited access to scenarios.

Get Started Free