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5) MAKING FRIENDS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Travelling is a really good way to meet new people!
Using your language skills to find out about people is great fun.
TASK 1: COPIEZ LA GRILLE 
Copy this table out on a piece of paper
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Name |
Pierre | Hélène |
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Age |
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Birthday |
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Where they live (city and country) |
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Nationality |
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Favourite colour |
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Favourite animal |
TASK 2: REGARDEZ LA VIDÉO 
Watch the video below, in which Pierre (Monsieur Goodwin) and Hélène (Madame Kendall) meet in a French cafe.
Fill in the grid to show their ages, birthdays etc. Write your answers in ENGLISH.
You can pause and replay the video as often as you like.
Even if you don't understand everything, listen for the words you know.
Bonus question - what does Hélène say about Paris?
EXTENSION TASK: Why learn languages?
Look at these quotes about language learning, and think about what they mean. You could talk to someone else about your ideas.
Why do you think we should learn foreign languages?
Make a list of your reasons. I'd love to see your ideas! Email sarah.kendall@hughsexey.org.uk
