Warm Up
- Have you ever been to Paris before?
- Do you know what the city of Paris is known as?
- Can you name some things Paris is famous for?
Listening
Before the video: Teachers will read the following questions aloud, please prepare for listening!
After the video: Did you get it? If not, please tell your teacher specifically which part you didn’t understand. Let’s review the video again 🙂
- Why does the video recommend you ride a Citroen IndyCar?
- What is the best way to see the Versailles and why?
- What activities are mentioned in this video?
Key Words & Phrases
Do you understand the following Key Words & Phrases? Your teacher will select Key Words & Phrases and ask you about their meanings.
If you don’t understand, your teacher can explain them. Afterwards, try to use the Key Words & Phrases to make a sentence!
- 00:29 It is stunningly beautiful
- 00:37 We’re seeing all the major sites
- 01:05 on the banks of the Seine River
- 01:20 I understand now why he was so inspired
- 01:36 you can actually go to all these hidden pockets and fountains
- 01:52 And it is so incredible to watch each one of these guys work their craft
- 02:05 Being at a French wine tasting when a sommelier is teaching me about the wine
- 02:08 makes me feel much more empowered
- 02:23 it’s such a spectacle to watch
- 02:28 This place is classy, it’s romantic, and it’s picturesque
- Which places stood out to you the most?
- If you had one day in Paris, what would you do?
- What do you think are the differences between France and Japan?
- In the video, Paris is described as picturesque. What are some places you think are picturesque and why?
Pronunciation
Roleplay
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00:21 So let’s (snaps) go!
00:26 Everywhere you go,
00:29 It is stunningly beautiful.
00:39 Champs Elysees, Notre Dame,
00:41 everything you could ever want to see,
00:48 Eiffel Tower, baby!
00:51 You have a view of everything.
00:52 The church over there, Montmartre,
00:54 the Seine River, the boat’s goin’ around,
00:59 Hello, hello.
01:05 on the banks of the Seine River,
01:20 I understand now why he was so inspired.
01:27 I’m in the Garden of Versailles right now,
01:32 Riding a bike around Versailles is probably
01:40 You can ride down the Grand Canal.
01:42 Awesome.
01:45 Do you smell that?
01:52 And it is so incredible to watch each one of these guys
02:03 Wine tasting techniques.
02:10 when I go to a restaurant now.
02:15 I’ve never experienced something like
02:30 and it is picturesque.
02:32 It is everything I thought it would be,
02:36 We are definitely coming back.
02:37 Au Revoir.
Listening Answers
- 00:37 You can see all the major sites
- 01:32 Riding a bike around Versailles is probably the best way to see it
- 00:34 ride a Citroen IndyCar, 00:48 go see the Eiffel Tower, 00:54-01:00 take a boat tour on the Seine River, 1:14 go to Giverny (Monet’s garden), 01:27 Garden of Versailles, 01:47 go to a bakery (eat pastries), 02:05 do a wine tasting, 02:15 watch Paradis Latin