Madame Leger: La Classe de Français 6 - A beginner Blog to help you learn and have fun through interactive games, video, music, and practice. Also a place to learn about French culture.
Friday, December 19, 2014
les crêpes - la recette
For those of you who would like to try to make les crêpes at home...
Mix together in a blender (and blend until smooth):
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup non-fat milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Once blended, let it sit for 10-15 minutes. It will thicken.
Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into a lightly greased (use spray Pam or something similar) pan with edges.
Cook for approximately 2 minutes, flip over, and cook for another 30 seconds until lightly browned.
Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Bonne Année!!
~Madame
Thursday, December 18, 2014
les Questions - Food/Drink
Présentation Orale...
You will need to present your piccollage to the class, talking about the items you have pictured. The only writing in French that I should see will be the articles (le/la/les/l'). Be sure to talk about your items in groups. This means that you should only really need to say 4 sentences.
ex. Je mange la glace, les escargots, les banananes et le chewing-gum.
ex. Je ne mange pas les hamburgers, les frites, le poisson ou le poulet.
ex. Je bois le coca et le jus d'orange.
ex. Je ne bois pas le Pepsi ou le lait.
After vacation, this will be presented in front of the class. You should be familiar with the above sentences as well as the vocabulary you have pictured on your collage.
You will also be paired with another student to record the following questions and answers below. You will take turns recording on each iPad so that each person can answer questions about his/her collage as well as ask questions about someone else's collage. Once again, you should be familiar with the questions below as well as the vocabulary pictured on your collage.
Question #1: Tu bois la limonade?
réponse + affirmative: Oui, je bois la limonade.
réponse négative: Non, je NE bois PAS la limonade.
Question #2: Tu manges les escargots?
réponse + affirmative: Oui, je mange les escargots.
réponse négative: Non, je NE mange PAS les escargots.
Question #3: Qu'est-ce que (kess-kuh) tu manges? [What do you eat?]
réponse: Je mange les escargots et la glace.
Question #4: Qu'est-ce que (kess-kuh) tu bois? [What do you drink?]
réponse: Je bois le coca et la limonade.
You will need to present your piccollage to the class, talking about the items you have pictured. The only writing in French that I should see will be the articles (le/la/les/l'). Be sure to talk about your items in groups. This means that you should only really need to say 4 sentences.
ex. Je mange la glace, les escargots, les banananes et le chewing-gum.
ex. Je ne mange pas les hamburgers, les frites, le poisson ou le poulet.
ex. Je bois le coca et le jus d'orange.
ex. Je ne bois pas le Pepsi ou le lait.
After vacation, this will be presented in front of the class. You should be familiar with the above sentences as well as the vocabulary you have pictured on your collage.
You will also be paired with another student to record the following questions and answers below. You will take turns recording on each iPad so that each person can answer questions about his/her collage as well as ask questions about someone else's collage. Once again, you should be familiar with the questions below as well as the vocabulary pictured on your collage.
Question #1: Tu bois la limonade?
réponse + affirmative: Oui, je bois la limonade.
réponse négative: Non, je NE bois PAS la limonade.
Question #2: Tu manges les escargots?
réponse + affirmative: Oui, je mange les escargots.
réponse négative: Non, je NE mange PAS les escargots.
Question #3: Qu'est-ce que (kess-kuh) tu manges? [What do you eat?]
réponse: Je mange les escargots et la glace.
Question #4: Qu'est-ce que (kess-kuh) tu bois? [What do you drink?]
réponse: Je bois le coca et la limonade.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Vive le vent - chanson de Noël
This is a slightly different version of the Jingle Bells that we sang in class. BUT, the different lyrics are included with the song here.
les Santons de Noël
Arranging the Nativity scene is a popular custom associated with the French Christmas season. During Christmas, nearly every home in the country displays a Nativity scene or creche which is the center of Christmas celebrations for families. Little clay figures called "santons" or "little saints" are placed in the creche. The "santons" are made by craftsmen in the south of France throughout the year. Throughout the Christmas season, the figures are sold at annual Christmas fairs in Marseille and Aix. (theholidayspot.com)
Here in the USA, the figurines in the manger are made from plastic, resin or, if they are really old or expensive, clay or porcelain. In France, 'santons' are handmade and can be found in most French homes, either in a manger or village scene for the holidays. Watch this video to get an idea of what these figurines look like and how they are made.
Traditional French Carol
This is a traditional bourgignon holiday song (from the Burgundy region). It is most similar to the 12 Days of Christmas but is translated to the 12 Months of the Year.
This version is sung by a class of French children and is very cute!
This version is sung by a class of French children and is very cute!
les sabots de Noël
The apparel of Pere Noel is akin to the older garb of Santa Claus in a long red hooded robe, edged with white fur. His presents are carried not in a sack, but in a basket or hotte on his back, like those carried by grape harvesters. Père Nöel is said to travel with his stern disciplinarian companion Père Fouettard who reminds him how each child has behaved during the past year. Le Père Fouettard, who is a sinister figure dressed in black, spanks children who have behaved badly. He carries long thin sticks to leave for parents to discipline naughty children! A popular Christmas song for French children is Petit Papa Nöel. Children write letters to Père Nöel in the hope of getting presents from him. Their wishes are fulfilled when they wake up in the morning to find not only their gifts but also sweets, fruit, nuts and small toys hanging somewhere closeby. Adults generally wait until New Year's Day to exchange gifts.
Noël en France
France is primarily a catholic country and so it celebrates Christmas or Nöel. However, there are some French who celebrate Hannukah, Kwanza, Diwali and other season appropriate holidays, according to their religion.
Here is some information on how the French celebrate Nöel.
On the eve of Christmas churches and cathedrals are beautifully lit with candles, church bells are rung and Christmas carols are sung by all present. In cathedral squares, the story of Christ's birth is re-enacted by both players and puppets. On Christmas Eve, after the midnight mass is over, a very late supper known as "Le réveillon" is held.
The food consumed at réveillons is generally exceptional or luxurious. For example, appetizers may include lobster, oysters, escargots or foie gras, etc. One traditional dish is turkey with chestnuts. The menu for the meal varies from region to region within the country. While goose is the main course in Alsace, it is oysters and pat de foie gras in Paris. In Burgundy it is turkey with chestnuts. The name of this dinner is based on the word réveil (meaning "waking"), because participation involves staying awake until midnight and beyond.(wikipedia)
Dessert may consist of a bûche de Noël. The "bûche de Noël", meaning "Christmas Log", is a traditional Yule log-shaped cake specially prepared here for Christmas and is an indispensable part of the grand French Christmas feast. In Provence, the tradition of the 13 desserts is followed: 13 desserts are served, almost invariably including: pompe à l'huile (a flavoured bread), dates, etc. [The thirteen desserts are the traditional dessert foods used in celebrating Christmas in the French region of Provence. The "big supper" (le gros souper) ends with a ritual 13 desserts, representing Jesus Christ and the 12 apostles. The desserts always number thirteen but the exact items vary by local or familial tradition.[1] The food traditionally is set out Christmas Eve and remains on the table three days until December 27.[2]]
The custom of Christmas tree decoration has never been that popular in France. The use of the Yule log has faded in the country, though in the southern parts a log is burned in individual homes from Christmas Eve until New Years Day. (theholidayspot.com)
Here is some information on how the French celebrate Nöel.
The food consumed at réveillons is generally exceptional or luxurious. For example, appetizers may include lobster, oysters, escargots or foie gras, etc. One traditional dish is turkey with chestnuts. The menu for the meal varies from region to region within the country. While goose is the main course in Alsace, it is oysters and pat de foie gras in Paris. In Burgundy it is turkey with chestnuts. The name of this dinner is based on the word réveil (meaning "waking"), because participation involves staying awake until midnight and beyond.(wikipedia)
Dessert may consist of a bûche de Noël. The "bûche de Noël", meaning "Christmas Log", is a traditional Yule log-shaped cake specially prepared here for Christmas and is an indispensable part of the grand French Christmas feast. In Provence, the tradition of the 13 desserts is followed: 13 desserts are served, almost invariably including: pompe à l'huile (a flavoured bread), dates, etc. [The thirteen desserts are the traditional dessert foods used in celebrating Christmas in the French region of Provence. The "big supper" (le gros souper) ends with a ritual 13 desserts, representing Jesus Christ and the 12 apostles. The desserts always number thirteen but the exact items vary by local or familial tradition.[1] The food traditionally is set out Christmas Eve and remains on the table three days until December 27.[2]]
The custom of Christmas tree decoration has never been that popular in France. The use of the Yule log has faded in the country, though in the southern parts a log is burned in individual homes from Christmas Eve until New Years Day. (theholidayspot.com)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
les Numeros 0-69
Here is a Quizlet link to work on the numbers from 0-69.
Be sure to click the audio icon so that you can hear the numbers pronounced and check off French first.
0 - 69
Be sure to click the audio icon so that you can hear the numbers pronounced and check off French first.
0 - 69
les Numéros - challenge!
French Numbers - Listen and Repeat
Learn and practice saying French numbers
Learning to count in French is one thing - it's fairly easy to memorize un, deux, trois. It's another matter entirely to be able to think of a number without counting up to it, or to understand individual numbers when you hear them. Fortunately, practice makes perfect, and these sound files can help you to get better at understanding and using French numbers.*Decide which group of numbers are the most difficult and start your listening practice there.
To date, we should be familiar with numbers 0-69.
numbers 0-9
numbers 10-19
numbers 20-69
numbers 70-99
numbers 100-999
numbers: 1000s
and to really challenge yourself, try:
Millions and Billions
Decimals
This multi-page series of exercises can help you with French numbers.
- The first exercise for each group of numbers is a simple list, with a pause after each one for you to repeat.
- "Exercises" are random series of several dozen numbers to help you get used to hearing individual numbers and develop your comprehension.
- The random numbers page plays the sound file for a single randomly generated French number on each click.
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