Topic outline
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French
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In this French taster course you will complete the following.
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Introduction
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Welcome to this short introductory French course!
This will help to prepare you for when you start your course with us at Gower College Swansea, as well as giving you an opportunity to brush up some of your language skills!
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Video
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Video #1: La famille Bélier (in French)
In the Bélier family, sixteen-year-old Paula is an indispensable interpreter for her deaf parents and brother on a daily basis, especially in the running of the family farm. One day, a music teacher discovers her gift for singing and encourages Paula to audition for the prestigious Maîtrise de Radio France music college in Paris, which will secure her a good career and a college degree. However, this decision would mean leaving her family and taking her first steps towards adulthood.
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Video #2: La famille Bélier (With English subtitles)
Here’s a quick summary of the things covered in the film:
La famille Bélier is a 2014 film – La famille Bélier est un film réalisé en 2014.
In the Bélier family, sixteen-year-old Paula is an indispensable interpreter for her deaf parents and brother on a daily basis. One day, a music teacher discovers her gift for singing and encourages Paula to audition for the prestigious Maîtrise de Radio France music college in Paris, which will secure her a good career and a college degree. However, this decision would mean leaving her family and taking her first steps towards adulthood.
Dans la famille Belier, Paula 16 ans est l’interprète indispensable pour ses parents et son frère qui ont des troubles de l’audition et de la parole. Un jour son professeur de musique découvre son talent pour la chanson et encourage Paula à auditionner pour la prestigieuse école de musique « maitrise de radio France à Paris qui lui assurerait une bonne carrière et une maitrise de musique. Cependant, cette décision implique quitter sa famille et faire les premiers pas vers la vie d’adulte.
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Vocabulary
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Here’s some more great materials to get you prepared for when you join us!
Look at the words and make a list of the words you don’t know.
- Louane "Je Vole" (en français)
- Louane "Je Vole" (English translation)
You could use Quizlet to make your vocabulary list. Here is one I started for you. Can you add some more words?Listen again to the song and try put the words in the right order. Don’t forget to put the chorus (refrain) in the right place too!
- Louane "Je Vole" (Interactive activity #3)
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Quiz
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Summary
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Here’s a quick summary of the things covered:
You have discovered a very popular French singer and a French film.
You have learnt some new vocabulary.
Thank you for completing this short course, we hope you enjoyed it! We look forward to seeing you when you join us for your French course with Gower College Swansea.
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Extended ReadingIf you would like to learn more about French then have a look at these further resources:
- Watch the film La famille Bélier on Amazon Prime or watch the official trailer
- Find out about French singer Louane on her Official Website or on the BBC
- Take a virtual tour of French museums: Le Louvre & Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
- Find out more about France or listen to French News
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Here are some videos that might interest you from GCS TV.
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