Étiquette : ANGLAIS

One month, one painting : Labour Day, « Detroit Industry Murals », USA

Hannah, our American teaching assistant, is from Detroit 😉 ! In November, our ELC students learned about the history of Detroit and Hannah had them work on « Detroit Industry Murals ». These murals (1932–1933) are a series of frescoes by the Mexican artist Diego Rivera, consisting of twenty-seven panels depicting industry at the Ford Motor Company and in Detroit.

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One month, one painting : Dublin’s Liffey swim by Jack B. Yeats, Ireland

This expressionist painting from 1923 captures the excited crowd attending The Liffey Swim – an annual swimming event that continues in Dublin to this very day. First run in 1920, the Liffey Swim is the oldest annual swimming race in Europe. Over 500 swimmers of all ages, abilities and nationalities compete to win the Cup! The scene shows ordinary spectators

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Video – « La Couleur de la Victoire »: l’histoire de Jesse Owens en cours d’anglais de la 6e à la 3e

Notre collège porte le label Génération 2024, ce qui a permis à l’équipe pédagogique d’anglais d’obtenir les droits de diffusion en classe du film « La couleur de la Victoire ». Toutes les classes de 3e et 4e ont visionné le film tandis que les 6e et 5e ont travaillé sur des extraits choisis.

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The Big Challenge – Fun video : unusual British sports

« Britain is a land that is proud of its traditions: its monarchy and historical monuments, its old villages… But are the British really as respectable and dignified as they seem? Everyone knows that the British love sport. But not just traditional sports like football or rugby or cricket. From mud racing to worm charming and from pole climbing to cheese

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Video : What is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 – but why is this day important? What does the day signify? This video explores the origins of women’s suffrage throughout the United Kingdom’s modern history including the impact of World War I on women’s rights and the granting of voting rights for women.

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Music video – Listen to ‘One Woman’, the UN Women song

From China to Costa Rica, from Mali to Malaysia, acclaimed singers and musicians, women and men, have come together to spread a message of unity and solidarity. “One Woman” reminds us that together, we can overcome violence and discrimination against women and look toward a brighter future. Enjoy this musical celebration of women worldwide.

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Option LCE anglais : Les 3e explorent l’histoire de Rosa Parks dans l’adaptation théâtrale « Tired of giving in ».

Ce vendredi 9 février, les élèves de 3e en option LCE anglais ont assisté avec leur assistante américaine à une adaptation théâtrale en anglais de la vie de Rosa Parks, proposée par une compagnie anglophone. Pendant 1h30, la même troupe que celle du spectacle sur Mandela a interprété et chanté la vie remarquable de Rosa Parks. Nos élèves ont pu

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Video (cycle 3) – Rosa Parks (1913-2005, USA)

Un épisode de l’émission “Quelle histoire!” sur TV5 Monde (FR) qui vous présente la vie de Rosa Parks, ‘la mère du mouvement des des droits civiques’ et comment son refus de changer de siège a modifié l’histoire des USA pour toujours. Soyez curieux, rendez-vous sur la chaîne de l’émission pour découvrir les portraits d’autres artisans de la paix.

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One month, one sculpture : Rosa Parks Memorial

There are more than 10 Rosa Parks memorials in the United States. The statue, by artist Jay Warren, depicts Parks sitting on a bus seat, with the inscription, “You must never be fearful of what you are doing when it is right.” The statue is a reminder for all of the children and grandchildren who continue to benefit from the

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