French Grade 9 15 min

Les Balados Francophones (Francophone Podcasts)

Les Balados Francophones (Francophone Podcasts)

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning ObjectivesUnderstand and discuss the content of a French-language podcast.Use indirect speech to report what someone said.Use the relative pronoun 'dont' to connect ideas.Use the present subjunctive to express opinions, doubts, and wishes.🎧 Imagine you discover a super interesting balado québécois (Quebec podcast) [bah-lah-DOH kay-bay-KWAH] about the history of Montreal! You want to tell your friend about it, summarize a fascinating part, and explain why they should listen. This lesson will give you the tools to do that perfectly. 💬Real-World ApplicationsFollow news and social discussions in the francophonie (French-speaking world) [frahn-ko-fo-NEE].Improve your listening skills by hearing native speakers.Share cultural recommendations with francophones (French-speaking friends)...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

French (Canadian)Meaning & How to Use ItExampleUn balado (A podcast) [uhn bah-lah-DOH]A digital audio show you can download or listen to online. This is a common word for 'podcast' in Canadian French.J'écoute un balado sur la science tous les matins. (I listen to a podcast about science every morning.) [zhay-KOOT uhn bah-lah-DOH soor lah see-AHNS too lay mah-TAN].Un animateur / une animatrice (A host) [uhn ah-nee-mah-TUR / oon ah-nee-mah-TREES]The person who presents a show (male / female).L'animateur a posé une question très intéressante. (The host asked a very interesting question.) [lah-nee-mah-TUR ah poh-ZAY oon kes-TYOHN trayz an-tay-reh-SAHNT].Un auditeur / une auditrice (A listener) [uhn oh-dee-TUR / oon oh-dee-TREES]A person who listens to a show (male / female).Le balado a des mil...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns

1. Indirect Speech (Le Discours Indirect)To report what someone else said, we often change the verb tense and pronouns. The sentence is introduced by a verb like dire que (to say that) [deer kuh], annoncer que (to announce that) [ah-nohn-SAY kuh], or demander si (to ask if) [duh-mahn-DAY see].The Rule:Direct Speech: The host says, 'Le sujet est complexe.' (The subject is complex.) [luh soo-ZHAY ay kohm-PLEX]. Indirect Speech: The host said that the subject was complex. 'L'animateur a dit que le sujet était complexe.' [lah-nee-mah-TUR ah dee kuh luh soo-ZHAY ay-TAY kohm-PLEX].2. The Relative Pronoun 'dont'The word dont [dohn] replaces a phrase that starts with de (of/from) [duh], like in parler de (to talk about) [par-LAY duh] or avoir besoin de (to need) [ah-VWAR buh-ZWAN duh]. It connects...

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
In Quebec, what is the word for a digital audio show you can listen to online? (Au Québec, comment appelle-t-on une émission audio numérique qu'on peut écouter en ligne? 🎧)
A.Un balado
B.Un article
C.Une chaîne
D.Un reportage
Beginner
Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'dont'?
A.C'est le livre dont je lis en ce moment.
B.C'est le livre dont j'ai besoin pour mon cours.
C.C'est le livre dont est sur la table.
D.C'est le livre dont j'ai donné à mon ami.
Beginner
Complete the sentence (It is necessary that you ___ attentive during the show): Il faut que vous ___ attentifs pendant l'émission.
A.êtes
B.serez
C.soyez
D.étiez

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