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Comment se préparer pour un test?

S1 E12
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2016

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.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5 Secondary Grade 9
Subjects:
French as a Second Language Listening Speaking Français
Skills:
Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Self-Directed Learning
French level:
B2: Vantage Independent User (B1 - B2)
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E1 : Comment demander à une fille de sortir avec moi?

3min3s
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?

3min12s
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?

3min19s
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?

3min8s
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?

3min7s
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?

3min5s
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?

3min6s
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?

3min12s
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

3min10s
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

2min53s
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?

2min28s
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?

2min40s
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

2min28s
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

3min4s
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

2min31s
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.
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E16 : Comment sauver la planète?

2min41s
The environment. Young people are already very aware of the need to protect the Earth. Yes, we must support great causes. Yes, small everyday actions also help. And yes, when one stops washing oneself, we reduce our water consumption, but we also reduce our list of friends.
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E17 : Comment se préparer pour une entrevue?

2min34s
Young people are starting to join adult circles, often to find a part-time job (lawn mowing, babysitting, co-op internship) or doing volunteer work. How to present yourself to be noticed?
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E18 : Ça serait cool d'être cool

3min7s
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?
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E19 : Je m'ennuie

2min42s
Managing boredom. Learning to be alone. Sometimes, when you're a teenager, time goes slowly. But is it really that bad to have time for yourself?
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E20 : Comment survivre à un party de famille?

2min43s
The extended family. It's not easy to find something to talk about when you're surrounded by people you are obligated to socialize with. How to manage without hurting the family?
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E21 : Comment se déplacer tout seul quand c'est vraiment loin?

2min52s
Transportation is often a source of tension between teenagers and their parents. Steve and Caleb are guests at Naomi's. They discuss how they are going to get to her house without their parents' help.
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E22 : Je surconsomme pas, j'en ai besoin

2min45s
Consumerism. Teenagers represent a lucrative market. Marketing experts implement pernicious strategies to target them. The goal is simple: create a need to sell a product.
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E23 : Comment réussir à mettre de l'argent de côté?

2min54s
How to manage your money. “As soon as I have money, I spend it!” It is much easier to dream about what you would like to have than to have the means to pay for it. Young people have to deal with limited income and excessive desires.
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E24 : Comment apprendre à dire non

2min46s
Learning to say no. It's not always easy to say no. Sometimes we are afraid of displeasing. Sometimes we are afraid of being excluded. Sometimes, it is even our parents who enroll us without asking first.
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E25 : Le nouveau chum de ma mère me dérange

2min32s
Blended families. For young people whose parents are separated, the arrival of new spouses can turn things upside down. Especially if one of the parents starts dating a friend's parent. How do we deal with this situation at home and at school?
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E26 : Comment manger santé?

3min
To keep up with fashion, young people submit to criteria of beauty that are often unattainable. They try diets and various methods. How to navigate through all this?
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E27 : Comment protéger son territoire?

2min46s
Privacy. Having your own space becomes essential during adolescence. But it's not always easy to have your privacy respected... especially with siblings and nosy parents.
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E28 : Je suis en train de changer

2min57s
Changes that come with puberty. What joy! (or not at all) We like the "before" or the "after", but rare are those who like the "during".
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E29 : Comment survivre à un gros exposé oral?

2min37s
Anxiety. Oral presentation, sports competition, improvisation match: young people often have to perform in front of their peers. Many people develop anxiety.
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E30 : Comment sauver le monde?

3min5s
Volunteering. Driven by the desire to help others and make a difference, many young people want to get involved. But the causes are many, as well as the ways to get involved.
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Fiche À L’ÉCOUTE n° 109

À l’intention des enseignants de français langue seconde, cette fiche pédagogique « Comment se préparer pour un test? » accompagne la vidéo « Comment se préparer pour un test? » de la série « #écoute ça! ».

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À L’ÉCOUTE Sheet n° 109

For FSL teachers, this pedagogical sheet “How to Prepare For a Test?” supports the vignette ”Comment se préparer pour un test?” from the series “#écoute ça!”. FSL Overall Expectation: A2 - Listening to interact

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Activity À L'ÉCOUTE n° 109-A

For FSL students, this complementary activity 'Tes trucs pour réussir un test' is connected with the pedagogical sheet 'À L’ÉCOUTE Sheet n° 109', and supports the vignette 'Comment se préparer pour un test?' from the video series '#écouteça!'.

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Levels:
Elementary Grade 4 Grade 6 Grade 5 Secondary Grade 9
Subjects:
French as a Second Language Listening Speaking Français
Skills:
Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Self-Directed Learning
French level:
B2: Vantage Independent User (B1 - B2)