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Week 8 Day 1

La géographie et la météo

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1. On se familiarise avec le vocabulaire

To see useful vocabulary and activities for Chapter 3, go to: Ch 3 On se familiarise avec le vocabulaire

Do you remember how to say big numbers in French? Let’s do a quick review.

In most languages, people rarely have to spell out numbers. Think about it, when was the last time you had to do it? French is no different and in the rare instances French speakers have to, they struggle as the spelling rules for numbers are very complex.

2. Le Carnet personnel : Voyage en avion

3. On découvre : la météo

4. Le Carnet personnel: Vos activités et la météo préférée

5. La météo en images : les emojis

Emojis are visual symbols we use to show feelings, ideas, or things—like 😊 for happiness or 🌧️ for rain. They’re very popular because they work in almost any language! Even though the emoji itself does not change, people in different places might use it in slightly different ways. In French, emojis are used a lot in texts, social media, and casual conversations. They help add emotion or make your message more fun. For example, you might say “Il fait beau aujourd’hui ☀️” to show it’s a sunny and happy day. Emojis are also great for learning French because they help you connect words with images—especially when talking about weather, feelings, or activities.

Week 8 Day 2

Les saisons et les activités

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1. Parler du beau temps

The French expression “parler du beau temps” literally means “to talk about the nice weather.” But culturally, it’s often used to describe small talk or light conversation—especially when people want to avoid serious topics or just be polite. It’s similar to saying “talking about the weather” in English, which is a common way to start a conversation or fill silence. In French, this phrase can also carry a subtle meaning of avoiding deeper issues or keeping things neutral. The expression “parler du beau temps” is actually a shortened version of the fuller phrase “parler de la pluie et du beau temps.” This longer expression means “to talk about the rain and the nice weather,” and it’s used to describe small talk and often means to sepak about everything and nothing, without going too deep into any subject. The shorter version, “parler du beau temps,” focuses just on the pleasant side of that idea, but both expressions carry the same sentiment: talking about the weather as a safe, neutral subject.

Here are some emojis that match each French season:

• L’été (Summer) ☀️🍉🔥
• L’automne (Autumn/Fall) 🍂🍁🎃
• L’hiver (Winter) ❄️⛄️🌨️
• Le printemps (Spring) 🌸🌷🌦️

One of the most common questions you’ll encounter in small talk or when beginning to learn a new language is: “What is your favorite season, and why?”
This question offers a great opportunity to share personal insights and experiences in a safe, nonjudgmental way. It encourages connection and comparison without pressure, making it ideal for language learners and casual conversations alike. Here is a short video that captures some of the conversations around this very question.

 Quelle est votre saison préférée et pourquoi ? Quel temps fait-il où vous êtes ?

Regardez cette vidéo où plusieurs personnes partagent leur saison préférée et expliquent pourquoi elles aiment l’été ☀️, l’automne 🍁, le printemps🌷 ou même l’hiver ⛄️. Elles évoquent aussi leurs meilleurs souvenirs liés à cette saison, comme des vacances, des retrouvailles avec la famille ou les amis ou des moments d’enfance. Enfin, les gens parlent de la saison qu’ils aiment le moins, souvent l’hiver ❄️à cause du froid et du manque de soleil, ou l’été 🔥 à cause de la chaleur excessive.

 “Bah du coup” – Did you here this expression in the video?

“Bah du coup” est typique du français oral ! Il ne faut pas trop le traduire mot à mot, mais plutôt comprendre qu’il sert à relier les idées de façon naturelle.

• “Bah” est une interjection très courante en français parlé. Elle sert à marquer une hésitation, à introduire une réponse ou à adoucir le ton.
• “Du coup” signifie littéralement “as a result” ou “so”, mais en français familier, on l’utilise souvent pour enchaîner les idées ou introduire une conséquence.
  • Exemple : Bah du coup, j’ai choisi l’été parce qu’il fait beau. (So, I chose summer because the weather is nice.)

🤷L’une des personnes interviewées a dit: “Il n’y a pas de saison où on se sent pas bien ; quand on est bien dans sa tête, on est bien à toutes les saisons.” [There’s no season where you feel bad; when you feel good in your mind, you feel good in every season.] Cette phrase est philosophique et positive. Elle veut dire que le bien-être mental est plus important que la météo ou la saison. Si on est heureux et équilibré, toutes les saisons peuvent être agréables. Êtes-vous d’accord ? [Do you agree?]

2. Le Carnet personnel : Vous et le temps

3. On lit

4. On découvre : le verbe faire

French, like many languages, has evolved through cultural exchange. You’ve just seen how words like algèbre, massepain, and élixir come from Arabic—showing how languages borrow and adapt ideas from one another.

About 75–80% of French vocabulary comes from Latin, since French is a Romance language that evolved from spoken Latin used during the Roman Empire. However, French has also borrowed words from many other languages over time, such as Greek (e.g., philosophie, théâtre), Italian (e.g., opéra, piano), English (e.g., weekend, parking), and Germanic languages (e.g., guerre, gagner). These influences reflect France’s rich history of cultural exchange and make the language both diverse and dynamic.

The verb faire comes from Latin facere, meaning to do or to make. It’s one of the most versatile and frequently used verbs in French, appearing in countless expressions—from talking about the weather (il fait beau) to describing actions (faire du sport, faire la cuisine, faire attention). Just like borrowed words enrich vocabulary, faire enriches expression—helping speakers describe what they do, feel, and experience.

What do you notice about the verb faire? Does it always mean the same thing? You’re right—its meaning varies greatly depending on the context. Sometimes it means to do, sometimes to make, and often it’s part of expressions that don’t translate word-for-word. To learn more about this verb, go to #Grammaire #FAIRE Lisez les explications et complétez les activités : faire ‘to do, to make’ and #Grammaire #ExpressionsAvecFaire Lisez les explications et complétez les activités : faire expressions

 In your Carnet personnel, write down the conjugation of faire:

4. Le Carnet personnel : Vos activités et le temps

5. On explore la météo en Afrique 

Quel temps fait-il en Afrique aujourd’hui ? Consultez Météo Afrique : Prévisions METEO GRATUITE à 15 jours – La Chaîne Météo

Explorez le site ci-dessus. Cliquez sur ‘les villes principales’ et sélectionnez les pays et villes du tableau et notez quel temps il fait pour compléter le tableau dans votre Carnet personnel.

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Week 8 Day 3

On part en vacances où ?

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1. On analyse : les verbes irréguliers en -IR et les activités quotidiennes

Now that we’ve explored how seasons shape our experiences, let’s shift to something even more personal—our daily routines. To describe everyday activities like sleeping, moving around, or going out, we rely on a few essential verbs. Let’s take a look at three of them that are especially useful.

Lisez les phrases suivantes et choisissez la réponse appropriée – typique ou pas typique – selon (=according) vous.

 To learn more about these three verbs – partir, sortir, and dormir, go to #Grammaire #-IRverbs. Lisez les explications et complétez les activités : -ir verbs (irregular) partir, sortir, and dormir

The French verb dormir comes from the Latin dormire (to sleep). Like sortir  and partir, it’s an irregular verb that ends in -ir, but each follows a slightly different pattern. Interestingly, sortir and partir also come from Latin—sortiri (to draw lots or go out) and partire (to divide or depart).

2. On apprend : La négation (suite)

In the previous chapter, you learned how to make basic negative sentences in French using ne…pas, which means “not.” For example, Je ne parle pas anglais (“I do not speak English”). You also learned in Chapter 2 that in everyday spoken French, people often drop the ne, saying just Je parle pas anglais. In this chapter, you’ll learn other common ways to express negation, such as ne…jamais (“never”), ne…plus (“no longer”), ne…rien (“nothing”), and ne…personne (“nobody”). These follow the same pattern as ne…pas, with ne before the verb and the second part after. In informal speech, ne is often dropped in these extended forms too—so you might hear Je mange jamais de viande instead of Je ne mange jamais de viande.

Here is a short visual summary of the negative expressions:

To learn more, go to #Grammaire #LaNégation+. Lisez les explications et complétez les activités Ne … jamais, rien, personne, etc.

3. Le Carnet personnel : Le / la colocataire agréable

4. On lit et on écoute

Now you are going to read and listen a short authentic French text, entitled Les Vacances, published on the educational site Podcast Français Facile – https://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com/. This site is designed by Vincent Durrenberger and Nicolas Chopin to help French learners improve their reading and listening skills. The text is written in the present tense and describes how many school holidays and breaks French students have throughout the year. It also talks about family traditions, popular activities like skiing, and summer jobs. It’s a great way to learn about French culture while practicing everyday vocabulary and verbs. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t understand every word. Focus on the words you do recognize and understand!

How easy was it to understand this text? How many times did you listen to it?
Remember what you learned in Chapter 1 about the importance of repetition in language learning. Repetition is key to success in any skill-building activity—whether it’s playing sports, learning music, or mastering a new language. The more you practice, the better you become, and the more automatic your skills will feel. So, listen to this text at least three times. You might be surprised by how much clearer it becomes with each repetition!

 Comprehension Activity: Les Vacances scolaires en France

5. Le Carnet personnel : Quelles sont vos activités en vacances ?

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Week 9 Day 1

On va où ? On fait quoi ?

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1. On apprend : le verbe aller 

Now that you’ve learned partir (to leave) and sortir (to go out), it’s time to explore another essential verb: aller, which means to go. While all three verbs involve movement, they are used differently. Partir is used when someone leaves a place, often for a longer time or a trip (e.g., “Je pars en vacances“). Sortir is used for going out, usually for leisure or short outings (e.g., “Elle sort avec ses amis le weekend“). Aller, on the other hand, is the most general—it’s used to talk about going somewhere, whether it’s school, the store, or another country (e.g., “Nous allons à Paris“). Understanding these differences will help you describe your daily activities and travel plans more accurately.

To learn more about this verb, go to #Grammaire #ALLER Lisez les explications et complétez les activités : aller ‘to go’ 

Don’t foget to write down the conjugation of this essential verb in your Carnet personnel.

In French, être, avoir, and aller are the ultimate power trio 💪—you need them to build different tenses and they pop up in countless everyday expressions. These verbs are so important that you should be able to recite their conjugations even if someone wakes you up in the middle of the night! Think of them as your language-learning MVPs: the more you practice them, the smoother your French will sound.

2. Les prépositions : un petit mot, un grand rôle

In learning a foreign language, prepositions play an essential role. These tiny words fulfill an important function: They show relationships between words and give meaning to sentences. In French, as in other languages, prepositions vary depending on the verb. That’s why it’s very helpful to memorize verbs with their prepositions from the beginning. For example, we say penser à someone, but compter sur someone. These combinations are not always logical or the same as in your native language. Learning verbs with their prepositions will help you speak more naturally and avoid common mistakes.

This week, we will explore two of the most common French prepositions: à and de. We will take time to observe and analyze various examples in different contexts, because these prepositions can sometimes be used with the same verbs—but they can significantly change their meaning. That’s why it’s important to pay close attention to how they’re used. If you’re curious to learn more about their differences right away, there are many helpful websites online. One excellent resource is: ThoughtCo – When to Use À vs. De in French, which offers a clear overview with tables and plenty of examples.

3. On observe et on analyse : les contractions avec la préposition à 

When indicating movement to/toward a location, what rules have you observed so far? 

In French, contractions occur when a preposition (like à or de) combines with a definite article (le, la, l’, les) to form a single word. These contractions are mandatory—you cannot separate the preposition and article.

✅ Examples:

• à + le → au
  Je vais au parc. Tu vas souvent au cinéma.
• à + les → aux
  Elle parle aux enfants. (She’s talking to the children.) Nous allons aux fêtes organisées par l’université.

Note: There is no contraction with la or l’:

• Je vais à la piscine le lundi.
• Max ne va pas à l’ école le samedi.

🕰️ A Bit of History: What is en?

The preposition en comes from Latin in, meaning “in” or “into.” Over time, it evolved in French to express:

• location: en ville (in town), en forêt (in the forest)
• transportation: en voiture (by car), en train (by train)
• feminine countries: en France, en Italie

Unlike à and de, en does not contract with articles—it stands alone.

How did you do?
Did you guess correctly that we say On va à Montréal and On va en Iran—but you’re not quite sure why? Isn’t it fun (and sometimes frustrating!) when languages have rules… and exceptions to those rules?

What do the bolded prepositions in the sentences below mean in your language?

In English, all od them would translate as simply to. Do you remember the gender of the nouns that refer to these countries –Vietnam and France? As a general rule, countries that end in -e are feminine in French, except for le Mexique, le Mozambique, and le Cambodge. No rule is absolute, of course 😉.

Now fill in the blanks below. To express going to a particular destination, one would use the following prepositions:

To learn more about these rules, go to #Grammaire #PrepositionsPlaces. Lisez les explications et complétez les activités : prepositions with places

4. Le Carnet personnel : Activités et lieux de vos vacances préférées

5. Les Colonies de vacances 

A colonie de vacances (or une colo in spoken French) is a type of organized vacation camp for children and teenagers in France, typically held during school holidays. These camps offer a mix of outdoor activities, sports, cultural outings, and social experiences in a supervised setting. They can take place in the countryside, mountains, or by the sea.

The concept dates back to the late 19^th century, originally created to give children from urban or working-class families a chance to enjoy fresh air and nature. After World War II, colonies became more widespread and were supported by the French government as part of social and educational policy. They were seen as a way to promote equality, health, and citizenship. Today, colonies de vacances or colos remain popular, though more diverse in format—some focus on language learning, arts, or specific sports. They are considered a cherished part of French childhood and a cultural tradition that blends fun with personal growth.

In this short video, created by Loisirs Provence Méditerranée to promote one of their summer camps for teens, you’ll get a glimpse into what it’s like to spend time in a colonie de vacances—a popular French tradition where kids and teens enjoy outdoor activities, make new friends, and gain independence. Watch how the camp is organized, what kinds of activities are offered, and how young people experience life away from home in a fun and supportive environment.

Would you have enjoyed spending one of your summers at a similar summer camp?

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Week 9 Day 2

Vacances, études et origines

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1. On lit

 2. On révise : Où est-ce que l’on va pour visiter, étudier ou se relaxer ?

En français, l’usage des articles et des prépositions avec les noms de lieux dépend principalement du genre grammatical (masculin, féminin, pluriel) et du type de lieu (ville, pays, province, état). Les villes sont généralement utilisées sans article et avec la préposition à : Ils vont à Paris. En revanche, les pays, provinces, et états prennent un article défini et une préposition qui varie selon le genre :

• en pour les noms féminins (en France),
• au pour les noms masculins (au Canada),
• aux pour les noms pluriels (aux États-Unis),
• en pour les noms masculins qui commencent par une voyelle pour faciliter la prononciation (en Iran).

Ces règles s’appliquent également aux provinces canadiennes (en Alberta, au Québec), aux régions françaises (en Bretagne, au Pays de la Loire), et aux états américains (en Californie, au Texas).

Une note importante – Pour les États américains très connus comme le Texas ou la Californie, on dit souvent “au Texas” ou “en Californie”, mais pour les États moins connus ou moins fréquemment mentionnés en français, comme le Wisconsin, l’Indiana ou le Michigan, on utilise plutôt “dans le Wisconsin“, car cela souligne leur statut d’un lieu géographique. Pour plus d’information, consultez Geographical Prepositions | FrenchLearner Grammar Lessons ou États américains : emploi des prépositions EN, À et DANS | BDL.

3. On analyse : iels / ils / elles sont d’où ?

Observez les phrases suivantes :

• Le Prince William est de Londres.
• Willie Nelson est d’Austin.
• François Macron est de France.         
• Heidi Klum est d’Allemagne.
• Alireza Firouzja est d’Iran.
• Salma Hayek est du Mexique.
• Michelle Obama est des États-Unis.

What do the prepositions in bleu in the sentences above mean? You are right! It all means “from.”

To express provenance from a particular destination, the preposition “de” and its contractions with definite articles (du and des) are used in the following scenarios:

• The preposition de is used before nouns referring to feminine singular places or cities.
• The preposition du is used before masculine singular nouns referring to countries, regions, or states.
• The preposition des is used before plural nouns referring to countries, regions, or states.
• De becomes d’ in front of a vowel sound.

4. On analyse : qu’est-ce qu’on va faire le week-end prochain ?

Maintenant vous savez (=know) comment parler de l’origine et des destinations avec être de et aller à. Allons un peu plus loin : apprenons (=let’s learn) à parler de ce qu’on va faire bientôt ! Le futur proche est une façon simple et très utile pour parler de l’avenir (=future) ! Imaginez ce que votre prof va faire le weekend prochain ? Lisez les affirmations suivantes sur votre prof et répondez par oui, non ou peut-être.

Le week-end prochain (=next weekend)…..

1. Notre professeur de français va aller au Liban. → ☐ Oui ☐ Non ☑ Peut-être
2. Notre professeur ne va pas travailler.
3. Notre professeur va regarder une série.
4. Notre professeur va danser en boîte.
5. Notre professeur va écouter un podcast en français. 

Maintenant, observez les phrases suivantes :

• Votre professeur ne va pas aller au Liban.
• Votre professeur va au café tous les jours.
• Votre professeur va à la bibliothèque le lundi.
• Votre professeur ne va pas travailler le week-end prochain.

Do they refer to past, present or future situations? What is the form of the verbs aller and travailler? Are the verbs conjugated or not?

To express the future in French, you can use the conjugated form of the verb aller followed by an infinitive. Negation is placed around the conjugated verb aller.

To learn more about this future tense in French, go to #Grammaire #FuturProche. Lisez les explications et complétez les activités : futur proche

5. Le Carnet personnel : Votre week-end prochain

6. La Chaîne Météo 

Before heading out for a weekend or vacation, most people check the weather forecast. In fact, studies show that the majority of travelers consult weather reports before packing their bags. What about you? Do you check the weather before making plans? Let’s now explore La Chaîne Météo – the French TV channel dedicated to weather forecasts 24/7. It’s similar to the American Weather Channel and offers forecasts, videos, and expert commentary. 

Météo France : La meilleure info météo GRATUITE à 15 jours – La Chaîne Météo

You can search your city and find “La météo du jour.” For instance, here are the weather conditions in Stevens Point, WI on 8/7/2025:

Can you guess most of the words here? What do you think this means – “29° Ressenti 36° sous l’influence du soleil”? You are right ! “29°C, feels like 36°C due to the sun.” But do you know what 36°C in Fahrenheit? To convert 36°C into Fahrenheit, you can use the formula:

$$\mathrm{°}F=(\mathrm{°}C\times \frac{9}{5})+32$$

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Week 9 Day 3

On s’ouvre au monde francophone : la Martinique

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 1. On lit 

2. Le Carnet personnel : On découvre la Martinique

Pour découvrir la Martinique cliquez sur le lien suivant : https://www.martinique.org/ et allez sur le site.

3. Spotlight sur Aimé Césaire

Aimé Césaire (1913–2008) was a poet, playwright, and politician from Martinique. He is best known for helping to create the Négritude movement, which celebrated Black identity, African heritage, and resistance to colonialism. While studying in Paris, Césaire met other Black intellectuals like Léopold Sédar Senghor and Léon Damas, and together they founded a magazine called L’Étudiant Noir (“The Black Student”). This was the beginning of Négritude—a powerful literary and political movement that gave voice to colonized peoples. Césaire’s most famous poem, Cahier d’un retour au pays natal (“Notebook of a Return to the Native Land”), expresses pride in his roots and anger at colonial oppression. He also wrote plays, including Une Tempête, a Caribbean version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, where the enslaved character Caliban becomes a symbol of resistance. In politics, Césaire served as mayor of Fort-de-France for decades and was a member of the French National Assembly. He was deeply committed to anti-colonial causes and believed in the power of words to inspire change. To learn more, explore some of the sites dedicated to this remarquable man and his work: 1) Aimé Césaire – Wikipedia, 2) Assemblée nationale : Aimé Césaire, 3) Aimé Fernand Césaire | The Poetry Foundation,  4) Négritude (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy), or 5) Aimé Césaire | Surrealist Poet, Negritude Movement & French Caribbean | Britannica

Now that you’ve learned a bit about Aimé Césaire and his role in celebrating Caribbean identity and resisting colonialism, let’s explore one of his poems: “Eau et soleil” (Water and Sun), published in 1946 as part of his poetry collection Les Armes miraculeuses. This poem reflects Césaire’s deep connection to nature and his poetic style, which blends vivid imagery with powerful emotion. As you read, pay attention to how he uses elements like water and sunlight to express beauty, strength, and renewal—key themes in his work and in the Négritude movement.

4. On analyse le poème : “Eau et soleil”

Step 1. Reflecting

Have you ever read or studied poetry before? Reflect on your experiences and understanding of poetry.

Step 2.  Reading 

Soleil et Eau 
Mon eau n’écoute pas 
mon eau chante comme un secret 
Mon eau ne chante pas 
mon eau exulte comme un secret 
Mon eau travaille 
et à travers tout roseau exulte 
jusqu’au lait du rire 
Mon eau est un petit enfant 
mon eau est un sourd 
mon eau est un géant qui te tient sur la poitrine un lion 
ô vin 
vaste immense 
par le basilic de ton regard complice et somptueux 


Par Aimé Césaire 
Cadastre suivi de Moi Laminaire…, Aimé Césaire, coll. Points Poésie, © Éditions du Seuil, 2006

Read the poem out loud  and underline or highlight any words or phrases that stand out to you.

Here are two different readigns of the poem:

After reading the poem aloud yourself and listening to it, reflect on your initial interpretations of the poem. Write down your thoughts, emotions, and any questions or uncertainties you have in your Carnet personnel.

5. #GoMartinique

Regardez les photos ci-dessous et identifiez les thèmes ? Quelle est l’audience ? Qu’est-ce que vous pensez de cette représentation de la Martinique ? Expliquez en français ou dans votre langue. Notez vos idées dans votre Carnet personnel.

Avec vos camarades de classe ou tout.e seul.e, décidez d’une audience et ensuite faites un montage de photos pour représenter votre pays, états, région, ville, etc. et décidez du hashtag que vous utiliserez.

6. On prononce #VoiceTyping (Optionnel) 

Imagine that you are presenting a weather forecast on your YouTube channel. Read the following forecast in French and use VoiceTyping on Google to transcribe it. Then examine the text it produces and answer the questions below in your Carnet personnel.

 Les prévisions météo :

Aujourd’hui, il va pleuvoir un peu et il fera beau, 24 degrés Celsius. Le vent du sud-est va souffler assez fort.

Demain, le soleil va briller et il fera très chaud, 31 degrés Celsius. Le vent du sud-est va souffler un peu plus fort.

Vendredi, il va pleuvoir un peu et il fera chaud, 28 degrés Celsius. Le vent du sud-est va souffler assez fort.

N’oubliez pas de porter des vêtements légers et d’apporter un parapluie si vous sortez aujourd’hui.

Demain, allez à la plage, mais protégez-vous du soleil. Restez au sec pendant la pluie prévue pour mercredi et vendredi.

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Week 10 Day 1

Révisions en rythme !

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On s’éclate en musique !

1. On découvre : À genoux par Meryl, feat. Kalipsxau

The song “À genoux” by Meryl featuring Kalipsxau was officially released on January 10, 2025. Meryl is a rising star from Martinique, known for her powerful voice and ability to blend rap, pop, and Caribbean rhythms. She often sings in both French and Creole, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of the island. Her music explores themes like identity, emotion, and resilience. Kalipsxau, also from Martinique, is a newer artist who collaborated with Meryl on this song. Together, they bring a modern sound that mixes urban music (like rap and R&B) with traditional Caribbean influences. This fusion is part of a broader movement in contemporary Caribbean music, where artists combine global genres with local styles. One traditional genre from Martinique is le zouk—a danceable, rhythmic music style that emerged in the 1980s and was popularized by the group Kassav’. Zouk is known for its smooth melodies and strong beats, and its influence can still be felt in today’s music.

“À genoux” is a song about emotional vulnerability and love. It’s a great example of how young Caribbean artists express deep feelings through modern music while staying connected to their roots.

Regardez le clip de la chanson et lisez les paroles de la chanson Paroles À Genoux par Meryl – Paroles.net (lyrics).

Cette chanson a des paroles en français et en créole antillais. Voici la traduction du créole en français et en anglais :

Observez bien les trois langues : est-ce que vous voyez des différences dans la longueur des phrases ? Est-ce que certains mots se ressemblent ou sont très différents ? Regardez aussi la grammaire : comment les verbes sont placés, comment on utilise les pronoms, etc. Quelles sont les différences les plus intéressantes selon vous ?

2. On découvre : Bienvenue chez moi par Bigflo & Oli

Time to take another musical break!

Bigflo & Oli are two brothers from Toulouse, France—Florian (“Bigflo”) and Olivio (“Oli”) Ordoñez. They started making music together as teenagers and quickly became one of France’s most popular rap duos. Their style is known for being thoughtful, poetic, and socially aware, often telling stories or sharing personal experiences. In “Bienvenue chez moi ” AKA “Welcome to My Home,” Bigflo & Oli take listeners on a musical tour of France, describing different cities, regions, and their unique cultures, foods, and people. It’s a celebration of diversity, pride, and hospitality across the country.

3. On fait du volontariat à l’étranger (optionnel)

Est-ce que vous faites du volontariat ? Est-ce que cela vous intéresse ? Est-ce que vous avez entendu parler de ‘Woofing’ ?

Explorez le site WWOOF  et choisissez une destination dans un pays francophone de votre choix. Ensuite, planifiez un séjour de 3 mois dans une ferme biologique.

1. Destination sélectionnée :
2. Date sélectionnée :
3. Cherchez un billet d’avion sur un site comme www.kayak.com. Combien va coûter un billet d’avion :
4. Ferme  sélectionnée :
5. Travail :
6. Écrivez un e-mail à votre futur hôte. Présentez-vous (5 phrases minimum) et donnez les détails de votre voyage (dates, compagnie d’aviation, heure d’arrivée etc…).

On finit sur une bonne note !

You made it through chapter 3, now take a moment to assess your progress. Read each objectives, try to perform the task and then check if you are able to do it. After finishing this chapter, I can:

☐ talk about geography 

☐ count up to 100 000 000

☐ navigate traveling websites and book a trip online

☐ talk about the weather

☐ discuss which season you prefer and why

☐ learn and use Arabic words commonly used in French

☐ learn and use the verb to do /faire

☐ talk about where you like to go and what you like to do on vacation

☐ tell someone what types of activities one can enjoy in different types of weather

☐ learn and use -IR verbs

☐ learn and use various ways to negate sentences (ne…jamais, ne…plus, …)

☐ learn about French school holidays and breaks

☐ tell someone about your favorite pastimes and activities

☐ learn and use the verb to go /aller

☐ learn and use prepositions with places

☐ learn about paid leave in the Francophone world

☐ tell someone what types of activities one can enjoy in various places

☐ express provenance from a particular destination

☐ tell someone what you generally do on the week-ends

☐ learn and use how to speak about the future / le futur proche

☐ tell someone what you are going to do next week-end

☐ talk about Antillean Creole, Martinique, and Aimé Césaire

Level up !

• In which areas of this chapter do you feel confident in your abilities?
• In which areas do you feel less confident in your abilities?
• Look back at the areas you felt less confident about in Chapter 2. Do you feel more confident in those areas now or about the same?