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Fair Trade Celebrations

Fair Trade is in the air in May. The international "Celebrate Fairtrade" challenge runs from 12 to 14 May and is France is celebrating la Quinzaine du commerce équitable from 13 to 28 May. As it approaches its 30th anniversary, the Fairtrade movement is spreading fast, both in terms of sales to consumers, and the number of producers who are joining Fairtrade schemes.

05 Mai 2017

sustainable development

economics

ecology

Teaching About Fair Trade

France is celebrating la Quinzaine du commerce équitable from 13 to 28 May. Fair Trade Fortnight has just finished in the UK and the Fairtrade Foundation has some great films and lesson plans that make it easy to discuss Fair Trade

05 Mai 2017

sustainable development

economics

ecology

Rendez-vous

Make It Fifty Fifty

Fifty-Fifty Day on 10 May is a global event encouraging discussion about a gender-balanced world. What would our lives be like if both genders participated equally in all aspects of it? A free film and discussion guide and online Q&A session aim to spark a conversation.

05 Mai 2017

politics

history

film

50/50 Day Film in Class

“50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present, and Future of Women + Power” is a free downloadable film and discussion guide about gender balance that is central to 50/50 Day on 10 May. Here are some suggestions for using the film and other resources for a them on women's rights or gender balance. You can find more information about 50/50 Day in our article. The film can be streamed or downloaded in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi and Portuguese as well as English, so it could be used as a cross-curricular resource with your colleagues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zg_8lGAtjI In a language-learning context, it would be difficult to screen the whole 20-minute film (but a French or history-geography colleague might want to screen it in French.) The following extracts are usable individually or together as part of a sequence on gender equality or the representation of different groups in history and our national stories. This fits well into the bac history curriculum: Thème 1 - Le rapport des sociétés à leur passé . The first minute or so of the film is simple to understand from A2 and raises an interesting discussion point. The filmmaker, Tiffany Shlain, tells how surprised she was in a conversation that there had been 50 elected women heads of state around the world. This was much more than she imagined. And she decided it was time to start telling the story of women's contribution rather than just complaining that we don't have equal, 50/50 representation. This segment can be associated with the final part (18:00-19:35), where we see a succession of images of the female heads of state. History Herstory From 2:40 to 5:50, Ms Shlain looks back at prehistory and history, describing how Neolithic times were pretty egalitarian, but that then the power in society shifted towards men. She gives some examples of successful women leaders, many of whom were written out of history by male successors. This fits into a Mythes et héros theme and the cycle Terminale history curriculum and is usable from B1+ . Votes for Women The section from 8:45 to 9:40 is on women's suffrage in the U.S. Shlain points out that social change is slow through the story of the women who signed the Seneca Falls declaration demanding the right to vote in 1848. By the time women finally did get the vote in 1920, only one of the signatories was still alive. And at 92 she was too ill and frail to make it to the polling station. B1 For more resources on women's suffrage, you will also find an A2+ sequence on Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the movement for women's suffrage in the UK, in Speakeasy Activities 4e. And you'll find audio on women's suffrage at B1 level, with accompanying interactive comprehension activities on the Banque de ressources anglais cycle 4 . To see the resources, register or log in now . Then go to: Audios > B1> Rencontres avec d'autres cultures > Interviews > "Votes for Women". A museum curator describes the women's suffrage movement in the UK. Includes suggestions for an EPI on making a presentation about a woman from history. 50/50 — Everyone Wins In the 50/50 film, the 30-second segment from 13:00 gives statistics on inequality, and is followed (13:32-15:45) by a discussion of research showing that equal treatment can improve life for everyone — for example countries which have good gender equality also rank highly on the Global Happiness Index. The small snippet where Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asked why he wanted a gender-balanced cabinet is easy to understand and good for discussion. This part would fit into a l'idée de progrès theme, from B1+ .

05 Mai 2017

politics

history

film

Sélection culturelle

"I am Groot!": My Kingdom for a tape!

Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot are back for “Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2”, an adventure through the cosmos to try and track down Peter Quill’s mysterious father. If you've seen “Volume 1”, you're guaranteed to be interested in its sequel.

04 Mai 2017

Comics

music

science fiction

Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady Of Song

Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most recognized voices in jazz history. Named "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for almost 60 years. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. This year, she would have turned 100.

26 Avril 2017

mythes et héros

music

jazz

Ella Fitzgerald Online Exhibition

2017 is the centenary of the birth of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most recognized voices in jazz history. The Smithsonian National Museum of American history is hosting an exhibition in tribute to "The First Lady of Song". The online version is an excellent authentic document for classroom use.

26 Avril 2017

mythes et héros

Culture et création artistiques

music

5

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The Sound of Jamaica

In this B1 article your students will learn about Jamaica, its history and its music as a new exhibition opens at the Philharmonie in Paris: Jamaica! Jamaica! Most students will have heard of Reggae and Bob Marley, and they may have studied the Triangle Trade in History. In any case, this is a good opportunity to work on a real information gap.

26 Avril 2017

Bob Marley

Jamaica

exhibition

Au-delà de la recherche du document parfait

It's tempting to think that the key to a successful language class is finding THE perfect document. But spending less time searching for this elusive pearl and investing a little time in training pupils to more actively engage in class can result in a far more rewarding learning experience, and save preparation time.

26 Avril 2017

group work

expression

cooperation

Sélection culturelle

Jamaican Rebel Music

Jamaica is famous for reggae, and in particular Bob Marley. But Jamaican music has a long and complex history, and is much more influential than seems credible for a nation with a population of less than 3 million. In music, as in athletics, Jamaica punches well above its weight. An exhibition at the Philharmonie demonstrates how music participated in, and was influenced by, the struggle against slavery and oppression.

26 Avril 2017

Bob Marley

Jamaica

exhibition

Sélection culturelle

Irish Novelist Colm Toibin in Person and on Stage

Award-winning novelist Colm Tóibín's The Testament of Mary will be adapted for the Théâtre de l'Odéon in May. The Irish author will be at the Irish Cultural Centre on 2 May to read from Testament and from Nora Webster, his latest novel, which, like Brooklyn, is set in his home town of Enniscorthy.

26 Avril 2017

Ireland

literature

théâtre

Sélection culturelle

Jack Savoretti: Listen Up!

Jack Savoretti is a fabulous singer and songwriter. But more than that, he's an inspiration to young musicians. In the age of the Pop Idol ideal of instant fame, Savoretti has done it the hard way and is convinced that has made him a better musician. HIs new album, "Sleep No More" is out now and he is live in Paris on 2 May. Listen to the interview.

19 Avril 2017

Bob Dylan

music

pop

5

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complémentaires

Jack Savoretti: Interview with a Musician

Listen to or download extracts of our interview with Anglo-Italian singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti for classroom use. The extracts have varied levels and themes as Savoretti discusses the advantages of multicultural schooling, the ups and downs of his musical career, and a Bob Dylan song which is his lucky talisman.

19 Avril 2017

audio

Bob Dylan

music

English Teachers' Afternoons

Editions Nathan is organising English-teachers' afternoons in Nice, Paris, Lille, Nantes, Lyon and Toulouse between 26 April and 10 May. The events include informative talks about teaching, tea and distribution of the latest collège textbooks: Thumbs Up 6e and Give Me Five 5e-3e.

18 Avril 2017

textbooks

mixed-level classes

conference

Rendez-vous

Theresa May Calls for a Snap Election

The British government, led by Theresa May, has announced that it wants to call a general election on 8 June, reversing the promises the Conservatives have made since the Brexit referendum vote on 23 June 2016.

18 Avril 2017

Brexit

elections

europe

5

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complémentaires

Eco-Warrior

This A2+-level article sheds light on ways to take part in environmental issues, through the eyes of a teenage Native American boy very committed to ecology. As well as A2+ activities, we have suggested some B1 extensions and videos for use with mixed-level or more advanced classes.

07 Avril 2017

U.S.A.

Native American

protest songs

Positiver !

Des techniques de psychologie positive sont de plus en plus utilisées pour donner des outils aux enseignants afin qu’ils aident leurs élèves à mieux vivre leur scolarité et à mieux apprendre. Entretien avec Laure Reynaud, enseignante, formatrice et co-fondatrice de Scholavie, association qui promeut l'éducation positive en France.

07 Avril 2017

éducation positive

bien-être

cooperation

Rendez-vous

Medicine Crow, the Last Plains Indians War Chief

One year ago, on April 3 2016, Joseph Medicine Crow died at age 102. He was the last Plains Indians war chief. But he was also, through his grandfather, the last direct oral witness about the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876.

07 Avril 2017

myths and heroes

Native Americans

Indians

Earth Day

This year on Earth Day, April 22, Washington D.C. will lead many other cities around the world in a March for Science. The organisers say that more than ever scientists need to be supported in the face of climate-change sceptics. As Earth Day approaches its 50th anniversary, the planet's environment is still under threat.

07 Avril 2017

sustainable development

science

U.S.

Resources on Positive Education

If you are interested in Positive Education, these sites and videos will tell you more, and provide an introduction to character strengths for your pupils.

07 Avril 2017

éducation positive

bien-être

cooperation

Ecology on the Web

Looking for interesting resources on the environment for Earth Day or any day? Don't miss our Ready to Use Resource, and video suggestions, on a teenage, Native American eco-warrior. We've also selected some resources from around the web to help you.

07 Avril 2017

video

sustainable development

science

Unicorn Day

On 9 April, Scotland celebrates National Unicorn Day, in honour of the country's national animal. Unicorns may be mythical creatures but that doesn't stop them being represented all over Scotland, and in the country's coat of arms.

07 Avril 2017

mythes et héros

Scotland

Royal

Videos of a Teenage Eco-Warrior

Discovering this teenage Native American environmental activist, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, is inspiring on many levels. It fits well into themes of ecology, protest songs, indigenous cultures or young people taking action. We have provided an A2+-B1 downloadable article and activities in the Ready to Use Resources section. These videos can extend the sequence.

05 Avril 2017

Native American

videos

protest songs

Sélection culturelle

The Art of DC - The Dawn of Superheroes

From 31st March 2017 to 10th September 2017, Art Ludique-Le Musée presents “The Art of DC - The dawn of Superheroes”.

31 Mars 2017

superhero

mythes et héros

exhibition

Sélection culturelle

Lyon, City of Crime … Fiction Literature

Now in its 13th year, Quais du Polar is the largest crime literature festival in France. It will take place from March 31 to April 2 2017 in Lyon. Founded in 2005, this festival invites many authors and filmmakers of the noir genre.

30 Mars 2017

Quais du Polar

Crime literature

Lyon

Rendez-vous

This Time Brexit Means Brexit

It's taken the best part of a year since the British electorate voted to leave the EU. On 29 March, Prime Minister Theresa May will finally trigger Article 50 to officially start the leaving procedure.

27 Mars 2017

Brexit

politics

UK

Robot Videos

The new robot exhibition at London's Science Museum offers several videos on this motivating subject which can lead to work on science and technology, but also on human anatomy, modals and philosophical questions about what it means to be human.

24 Mars 2017

history

EPI

exhibition

6

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complémentaires

Beauty and the Beast

In this A2-level article your students will read about the latest musical featuring the well-known characters of Beauty and the Beast. They will probably have seen the animated film on which this version is based when they were younger, but may not be familiar with the unfolding of the plot.

24 Mars 2017

film

feminism

animation

Mythes et réalités : L’apprentissage des Langues

A new book sets out to find out if there is any scientific basis to some of the "universal truths" about language learning such as : "Learning early is the key to success", "You can only learn by visiting the country" or "Watching films in the language is the best way to learn."

24 Mars 2017

teaching

livre

apprentissage des langues

Rendez-vous

Ed Sheeran on Top of the World

Remember albums? Those CDs or even vinyl records from the days before music was delivered by phone or computer? Today, charts worldwide are dominated by music streamed from the likes of Spotify and Deezer and Ed Sheeran's new album 'Divide' has broken streaming records.

24 Mars 2017

music

Ed Sheeran

streaming