LESSON PREMIERE EURO WEDNESDAY THE 16 TH OF SEPTEMBER

 

LESSON PREMIERE EURO FRIDAY THE 11 TH OF SEPTEMBER

STUDENT

PROGRAM PREMIERE EURO 2026 2027

  SESSION 2

GOAL : WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE EUROPEAN ?

The baccalauréat

Vocabulary : europe

WORDS OF THE DAY to be used as a memory game

(to) condone = (to) support

ex: we do not condone such views and opinions

there is a fly in their ointment = there is a problem ( avoir une ombre au tableau)

have your say in the matter ( avoir son mot à dire)

ex:: i do have my say in the matter

from the top of my head ( la première chose qui me vient à l'esprit)= in a whim

ex: from the top of my head i would say that they are wrong

STEP 2  TAKING PART IN THE EU DECISION MAKING  PROCESS

PERUSE THE DESIGN

https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknotes/future_banknotes/html/design-proposals.en.html

 

VOTING ON THE NEW EUROPEAN REDESIGNED BANKNOTES 

https://surveys.ecb.europa.eu/lng/en/pageTag/SurveyCampaign/cId/lnQrjWQVXegm5TVV/

STEP 3 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE EUROPEAN ? TURN THE PAGE PLEASE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE EU ?

HOW EUROPEAN ARE YOU ?Which statement do you most readily identify with?

Choose one in each category to express your views.

 

Question 1 The European Commission: a)        is a bloated, (goflé= employing too many people b)       is the engine for ideas in Europe, generating many of our most important laws c)        gets unfairly treated in the press, but doesn't help matters by stupid meddling( to meddle = se méler de ce qui ne nous regarde pas) directives d)       is trying its best ( to try your best = faire de son mieux)	Question 6 The euro a)        has led to unacceptable inflation across Europe b)       is good for holidays on the continent, but not much else c)        was a bad idea from the start d)       is the only sensible way to organise a trading bloc trying to punch its weight  ( to punch your weight = se faire entendre)on the global stage
QUESTION 2 I look upon European summits: a)        as a crowning achievement of multicultural, multilingual cooperation b)       as a waste of time and money	question 7 When I think of Europe I think of a)        pristine (immaculé)mountains, open lakes, warm shores (a shore = rivage)and rustic villages b)       things that make me squirm(se tortiller de dégout) like frog's legs and lederhosen- c)        city breaks, 14th century grandeur, cafe haunts( a haunt = un repère) and fine cuisine
question 3 The European Union: a)        has brought the continent together in an unprecedented alliance of prosperity and peace b)       should be scrapped ( to be scrapped = should be eliminated) tomorrow c)        has broken the essential link between democratic expression and elected office d)       has broken down trade barriers,	Question 8 HERE ARE THE SERIES OF QUOTATIONS THAT COULD BE USEFUL ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM.Which would you most identify with ? a)        "In my lifetime all our problems have come from mainland Europe and all the solutions have come from the English-speaking nations across the world" (Thatcher) b)       "We want to be in Europe but not run by Europe" (Cameron) c)        "We're not fighting each other anymore. These are our partners and colleagues and our future lies in Europe" (Blair) d)       "Ich bin ein Berliner"(Kennedy)
question 4 European countries a)        should press on for full political integration b)       should continue working together on the international stage but should pull back from economic and social collaboration c)        should get out while they can and go it alone d)       should widen the EU to take in more countries from the east	Question 9 Describe your social connections a)        I know a few Europeans, but none of them are close friends b)       I know and like lots of Europeans and find them like-minded and like me
question 5 When it comes to holidays a)        I sometimes go to Europe b)       I like to go to Europe c)        I always go to Europe d)I try to avoid Europe	Question 13 Describe yourself a)        I think of myself as a European b)       I think of myself as the nationality of the country I was born in c)        I never call myself European d)       I don't tend to think of myself in terms of geo-political labels

 

STEP 3 EUROPE STANDS FOR …. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE EUROPEAN ACCORDING TO YOU ?

1.       BRAINSTORMING 

2.       WRITE YOUR ANSWERS

FRAMAPAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP 4 extra material

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE EUROPEAN ?

·       Belonging to the same family

·       A family where everybody has a say

·       Where we are different but where diversity is a positive thing

·       It is more of a feeling of belonging to something bigger than your own country

·       It is a sense of freedom of movement, of mobility

·       Mingling of all sorts of cultures and peoples

·       A sense of common culture

·       Getting contacts with other people

·       it is sharing a common ground without losing your identity

·       for a small country it makes you stronger to have a say in international politics

·       it is an excellent feeling

·       you can experience different languages

·       it means freedom

·       it is a broader space to make new friends

·       it makes you feel an inhabitant of the world

·       it is an external influence

·       it is a sense of togetherness

·       it is a nice ideology because it opens us the borders

·       it means togetherness

 

STEP 5 PREPARE AN ANSWER TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS  THE ORAL EXAM  PTO please turn over

READ

PREPARE AN ANSWERS

TALK AND EXCHANGE

THE EU :

-         What does Europe mean to you ?

-         Do you consider yourself European ? Why ? Why not ?

-         What is the position of the UK as regards the EU ? Do you think this might change ?

-         Do you believe in the EU as a union that can challenge the USA ?

 

 

THE EU SECTION & TRIPS ABROAD :

-         Did you enjoy your course of studies during these three past years ?

-         What did you learn during the trips you’ve gone on? Tell us about your experience.

-         Which trip did you prefer and why ?

-         Are trips an important component of learning ? Why ? Why not ?

-         What have the trips taught you about integration, tolerance, cultural differences.. ?

-         ..

 

YOU & THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD :

-         In what way do you think you will use English later ?

-         Do you intend to use what you’ve learnt in the EU section in your future studies ?

-         How much do you watch / listen to English on a weekly basis ?

-         Do you believe English to be the only common language in the future ?

-         ..

 HOMEWORK 

 TEST VOCABULAIRE

SAVOIR REPONDRE AUX QUESTIONS SUR L EUROPE