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Ça serait cool d'être cool

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S1 E18
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2016

Self-perception and the one of others. Young people develop their interests and their own identity. At school, there are gangs. How do you find your place in these rather homogeneous groups? Do we sometimes judge ourselves too harshly?

Levels:
Elementary Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9
Subjects:
Français French as a Second Language Listening Speaking
Skills:
Self-Directed Learning Communication Creativity Critical Thinking
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E1 : Comment demander à une fille de sortir avec moi?

3 min 3 s
The beginning of a romantic relationship. Finding someone we like is easy. But finding the courage to ask this person out is much less so! How will the person react? How to find the right words?
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E2 : Comment agir en couple à l'école?

3 min 12 s
How to act at school with a new boyfriend, girlfriend or partner? Having a lover sometimes upsets the routine and social relations at school.
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E3 : Comment maîtriser les réseaux sociaux?

3 min 19 s
Social media. Young people quickly become addicted to social media and all the technologies that allow them to communicate.
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E4 : Comment préparer le retour à l'école?

3 min 8 s
Anxiety related to the first days of class. Back to school: source of joy or source of tears?
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E5 : Comment parler au directeur?

3 min 7 s
How do we approach an adult and clearly explain our point of view? The principal: the supreme authority of the school! Some students have a subscription to his office, but others are very rarely there. How to talk to him?
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E6 : Comment sortir sans ses parents?

3 min 5 s
Independence. The first times without our parents. The beginning of adolescence is also the beginning of independence. We prefer outings with our friends, leaving our parents at home (finally!). How to manage on your own?
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E7 : Comment dire la vérité?

3 min 6 s
Being tactful. Helping a friend sometimes means telling them a hard-to-hear truth. But how to go about it with tact? How to console and encourage your friend? And what brand of chocolate to buy as an apologize when you realize you've been TOO honest?
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E8 : Continuer ou non mes cours de français?

3 min 12 s
At some point, in their school career, students may no longer feel like continuying their French as a Second Language classes. Several reasons are mentionned.
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E9 : Les passionnés

3 min 10 s
Having a passion. Young people broaden their horizons and develop their own interests. Favorite artist, humanitarian cause, cult film or TV series... so many ways to differentiate themselves or identify with a group.
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E10 : J'aime pas la discipline

2 min 53 s
Discipline. The rules at home. To be punished: what an insult! Are punishments sometimes justified? Are parents exaggerating? Where to draw the limits?
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E11 : Comment se préparer pour les vacances d'été?

2 min 28 s
Summer is synonymous with freedom, adventure and possibilities. For some, this season will be very organized while for others, they will spend the summer alone at home, perhaps for the first time.
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E12 : Comment se préparer pour un test?

2 min 40 s
Studies and tests. An exam is coming up. Few young people jump for joy at the idea of spending an evening studying. "Memorizing the capitals of Asian countries! Yay!" The temptations to cut corners are numerous.
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E13 : Un secret...C'est un secret

2 min 28 s
The importance of privacy. Among friends, young people confide. What happens when we decide to reveal a secret entrusted to us? What will be the consequences for our friend? And for our friendship?
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E14 : Le sport, c'est juste un jeu

3 min 4 s
Fun, health, performance and pressure are all part of the relationship young people have with sport.
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E15 : C'est plate être jeune

2 min 31 s
Young victims of ageism. Lazy, angry, irresponsible, superficial, immature: there are several prejudices about teenagers. The result: many people don't take young people seriously.

Fiche À L’ÉCOUTE n° 97

For teachers of French as a second language, this teaching aid accompanies the video “Ça serait cool d'être cool” from the “#écoute ça!” series. FLS curriculum expectations: A1- Listening to Understand.

À L’ÉCOUTE Sheet n° 97

For FSL teachers, this pedagogical sheet supports the vignette ”Ça serait cool d'être cool” from the series “#écoute ça!”. FSL Overall Expectation: A1- Listening to Understand.

    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Secondary Grade 9
    Subjects:
    Français French as a Second Language Listening Speaking
    Skills:
    Self-Directed Learning Communication Creativity Critical Thinking