LESSON SECONDE 1 THURSDAY THE 5 TH OF FEBRUARY

 LESSON SECONDE 1 THURSDAY THE 5 TH OF FEBRUARY 

 

 

WORDS OF THE DAY  TEST  TRADUIRE

1.     contrary to / unlike / as opposed to (Contrairement à)

2.    the herd (Le troupeau)

3.     debunk / up root (Déraciner)

4.     sturdy (Résistant)

5.     last (Durer)

6.     difficulties = ordeals (Les difficultés)

7.     fascinating / amazing / riveting (Fascinant)

8.     music makes me scream make someone + bv (La musique me fait crier)

9.     ( nasillard )Twangy

 

 

 

STEP 1 RECAP  ask each other questions

 STEP 2 MAKE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING 

 1. emploi : c'est la traduction de faire faire qqchose à qq

 2. en angliahs  MAKE SOMEONE + BV 

ex: mrs devienne makes / made yassin cry 

 

STEP 2 READ THIS BIT OF THE ARTICLE SELECT AN ARTIST AND SEARCH FOR ONE OF THEIR SONGS TO BE PRESENTED TO YOUR CLASSMATES NEXT SESSION :

1.    title

2.    artist

3.    time scale

4.    theme

5.    main story

6.    why do you like it or not ?

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·         Who are the most famous country music stars?

·         Some of the earliest country stars were The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers and DeFord Bailey.

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·         Another of the early country music stars was Jimmie Rodgers, who was also known as ‘The Singing Breakman’ and was famous for his yodelling. He was active in the mid to late 1920s and became known as ‘The Father Of Country Music’ -

·         DeFord Bailey became the first African-American to perform on the Grand Ole Opry radio show in 1927. His musical style involved heavy use of his signature harmonica,

·         Stars of the 1940s included Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb who led the Honky-Tonk movement, while by the 1950s, singers such as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline were household names.

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·         In the 1970s and 1980s, Willie Nelson pioneered ‘Outlaw’ country music while George Strait scored 60 number one hits in the USA's Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

·         Tracks by Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and Billy Ray Cyrus in the 1990s showed the rise in popularity of country music,

·         Today, while crossover artists such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Lil Nas X have had success in multiple genres, including country - performers such as Luke Combs, Mickey Guyton, Kacey Musgrave and Kane Brown are among the genre's biggest stars.

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·         Dolly Parton wowed the crowds at Glastonbury in 2014

·         But if you were to ask who the best known country singer of all time is, Dolly Parton would be a good bet. Her career has spanned six decades and includes global hits like Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 To 5. She holds the record for most number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart by a female artist (25).

OTHER ARTISTS

TAYLOR SWIFT

MORGAN WALLEN

SHABOOZEY

POST MALONE

So listen to your colleagues and then decide which song was your favourite and explain why ??

 

 HOMEWORK 

SPEED DATING ON YOUR FAVOURITE COUNTRY SONG FOR THURSDAY THE  12 TH OF FEBRUARY 

1. LE PLAN 

 

1.    title

2.    artist

3.    time scale

4.    theme

5.    main story

6.    why do you like it or not ? 

THE VOCABULARY 

 https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2026/02/lesson-seconde-1-tuesday-2nd-of-february.html

 https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2026/02/normal-0-21-false-false-false-fr-x-none.html

HOW TO MAKE A REVIEW 

 https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2025/12/lesson-seconde-thursday-11-th-of.html

 

 

 

 

LESSON THURSDAY THE 5 TH OF FEBRUARY

 

 

LESSON CG2 THURSDAY THE 5 TH OF FEBRUARY

WORDS OF THE DAY

Let us not split hairs = to make a fuss  

A STIcking point = a contentious issue = a problem

IN PHONETICS

ə ˈfɪzɪkəl ʃɒp = ə brɪk ænd ˈmɔːtə ʃɒp 
iː ˈkɒmə(ː)s
ə mɔːl 
ðə haɪ striːt 

 

 

IN SPELLING

a physical shop = a brick and mortar shop ( un magasin physique )

e commerce = online shopping / trade

a mall  = a shopping center

the high street ( la rue commerçante )

 

ANTICIPATION :DESCRIBE AND DISCUSS  

 CHAT TIME :WHERE DO YOU PREFER SHOPPING YOURSELF AND WHY ? A BRICK AND MORTAR SHOP OR ON THE INTERNET discuss with your friend and report  

use the following expressions  

 

PREFERENCE  

I WOULD PREFER TO  + bv 

I WOULD RATHER +bv  

I WOULD LIKE TO…+bv………. 

I WOULD LOVE TO …+bv……………….. 

IF I WERE GIVEN THE CHOICE I WOULD +BV 

IF I HAD MY SAY IN THE MATTER I WOULD +BV 

IF I COULD I WOULD +BV 

THERE IS NO PLACE ON EARTH I WOULD RATHER BE THAN +NOUN 

 

 

REPORT  

 

 

  IF I WERE GIVEN THE CHOICE   I WOULD BUY IN A BRICK AND MORTAR SHOP BECAUSE I COULD TRY ( essayer )  THE CLOTHES

 I would like to TEST THE CLOTHES ON the  INTERNET AND PURCHASE IN A PHYSICAL SHOP  after

IT IS FASTER ON THE INTERNET

FOR SMALL GADGETS/ gimmicks  IT IS MORE CONVENIENT= practical  ON THE INTERNET

i would rather buy online BECAUSE WE HAVE MORE CHOICE

ON THE INTERNET YOU AVOID QUEUES

I WOULD PREFER to go to a  PHYSICAL SHOP TO BE ABLE TO TOUCH THE ITEMS/ objects  

I WOULD RATHER  SHOP in  A PHYSICAL SHOP BECAUSE I enjoy  THE INTERACTIONS WITH PEOPLE

IF I WERE GIVEN THE CHOICE I WOULD CHOOSE A PHYSICAL SHOP NOT TO WAIT FOR DELIVERY

I WOULD LIKE TO BUY  IN A PHYSICAL SHOP AND SEE IF IT IS MY SIZE / IF IT FITS ( to fit = vous aller) 

There is a wider selection online

It is cheaper online as there are more discounts 

On the other hand we have to understand that shopwoners have more running cost ( cout de fonctionnement)  

 

 

STEP 3 THE ADVANTAGES AND DRAWBACKS OF ECOMMERCE/ONLINE SHOPPING  VERSUS BRICK AND MORTAR SHOPS   A DOCUMENT : 

 CF ORDI BTS PROGRAM CG 2 2025 RETAIL

 

 

 

 

ADVANTAGES

DRAWBACKS

 

 

	ADVANTAGES	DRAWBACKS
SHOPPING CENTERS	The adavantages is that there are many shops in the one location The plus is that you can try and touch items The good side of a shopping center is that going there  is a sociable events The bonus is that it discourages compulsive buying The good thing is that it is easy to park The positive thing is that there is someone to advise you on your purchases	The negative side is that it is Crowded  The downside is The transport costs to get there The drawback is that you Have to wait in line The con is that the items are More expensive The disadvantage is that there are Fewer bargains = discounts
ONLINE SHOPPING	The plus is that it is Convenient The benefit is that you can shop In the comfort of your own home The bonus is that it is Quick The plus is that you Can compare prices The positive side is that you Can download books  The advantage is that you Can shop 24/ 7 It is quite convenient as you  are Delivered at home It is much better as you have a Greater variety of sizes and colours	On the other hand shopping online is Unsociable The downside is that it Kills local business The bother ( l’ennui ) is that you Have to send back the unsuitable  ( unsuitable = ce qui ne convient pas) items

 

homework 

 learn the vocabulary