Communiquons | UNITÉ 1 Activité 3 Es-tu bilingue? Your teacher will ask you a series of questions about your identity. Listen carefully and follow the model to respond.
Professeur: Es-tu bilingue?
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Élève: Oui, je suis bilingue./Non, je ne suis pas bilingue.
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Perspective culturelle: Justin Trudeau, un Canadien à plusieurs identités How do politicians in your community share their identities?
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Justin Trudeau is the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada. However, before becoming a politician, he was a math and French teacher. He is bilingual, having grown up in a family that brought together the English and French influences throughout Canada. In his politics, he is a strong advocate of education and programs for young people, as well as the environment. The son of a former Prime Minister, Trudeau now has three children of his own.
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Research the life and career of Justin Trudeau. How does he self-identify, both personally and professionally? Which perspectives does a bilingual politician bring to your community?
When listening to French, relax! You won’t understand everything. Your goal for now is to understand a few familiar words and phrases as you listen. With practice, you will understand more. Watch the listening strategies video in Explorer for more tips to help you understand spoken French. Remember these tips: 1. Pay attention. Don’t panic. 2. Note the words you understand. 3. Observe visual cues.
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