Teach About Barack Obama’s Inauguration in French Class

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January 17, 2009

Foreign Language House has just published a new download to teach novice-level French learners to talk about the historic inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20.  Here are some of the vocabulary words students will use as they describe the event:

Inauguration = l’investiture (f), l’inauguration (f)

The United States = les États-Unis

President = le président

Vice President = le vice-président

First Lady = la première dame

Capitol Building = le Capitole

White House = la Maison Blanche

Constitution = la Constitution

Take an oath = prêter serment

Speech = un discours

Parade = le défilé, la parade

Ball = un bal

 

The French Inauguration downloads, featuring 7 student handouts and activities, are available here:

 

In the U.S.:  Inauguration Activities for French Class 

Outside of the U.S.:  Inauguration Activities for French Class 

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this important event in a second language.  SPANISH COMING SOON!
Fresh off the presses . . . Spanish Inauguration Lessons
In the U.S.:  Spanish Inauguration Unit for Spanish I & II Levels for All Ages 

Outside of the U.S.:  Spanish Inauguration Unit for Spanish I & II Levels for All Ages 

 

 

Photo Credit: by mpasquini at http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1104221


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Foreign Language Fun, Foreign Language House, French, Teachers Pay Teachers

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