Cruelty

Do you agree with the following sentence? Why?

"Cruelty is everybody's business", from Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Christmas holidays

Christmas holidays are approaching. What did you plan to do during these?

Christmas is coming....

Write a 100-word letter about your dream present. You can choose only one and you need to explain why it is the most likable to your eyes.

Daily practice

A single change

If you could change one thing in the entire world, what would you change? Why?

PROTEST

Since we are going through a time of great discontent in France, many people are demonstrating and blocking roads to express their opinions. What other forms of protest do you know and which one is the most effective according to you?

POVERTY

In today's nationwide protest climate, the increase in poverty seems to be the spark that started it all. We can thus wonder WHO is at risk of poverty in France today  and WHY?

Winter is coming

Winter is coming, this season is known for its cold but also for its hot chocolate in front of the fireplace. Do you like winter? Why ?

Favorite country

In which country would you like to live? Why?

Favorite Hobbies

What are your favorite hobbies and why?

Own destiny

What do you think of young people going against their parent's will to forge their own destiny? What would be your decision in such a case?

History of the Commonwealth of Nations

Choose a nation in the Commonwealth, describe when and how it became part of the Commonwealth, and any particularly interesting information you have about that nation.

Dear Mr. President by Pink

Do you think songs are a good way for an author to express disagreement with political figures? Why?

Professional future

Describe the profession you would like to pursue in the future. What would your responsibilities be? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of the work you would do?

Old man

A man died a hundred years ago, he is resurrected and returns to the places where he used to live. How do you think he would react? What new things would impress him?

POLITICS

On arriving in France this weekend, president Trump published a tweet criticizing  president Macron who suggested that « Europe built its own military in order to protect itself from the U.S., China and Russia ».

How awkward was this suggestion ? Do you believe that  there could  be a need for military force against the USA one day?

Time never stops

How will life be different in twenty years? Write a little about your personal situation and about life in general: housing conditions, technology, hobbies, work, etc.

TODAY'S CHILDREN

With so many social issues around them, conflicts, poverty, terrorism and of course the constant reminder that climate change is threatening their future, children are said to be growing up too fast.
Do you agree?

Holidays

The holidays are over, but what's better than sharing your experience! What did you do during your vacation? Did you go on a trip or maybe  you have  studied? Let's us know!

Points of interest in the British Isles

Find an interesting monument or historical location in the British Isles, explain where it is geographically, what it is, why you chose that specific one, and anything else you want to say.

Marriage

Some say that to marry is a waste of time while for others it is essential to have a normal life. We can therefore wonder whether marriage is an old-fashioned institution without values. Is there still a reason to be married?

Stepfamilies

Today we have discussed the topic of stepfamily in class. This is more and more widespread in France, what do you think of the impact that a stepfamily can have on children?

European Immigration

For decades European countries have been questioning immigration. Since then statistics show that immigration is a problem for Europe. Is immigration an opportunity or threat for Europe?

YOU SHOULD WATCH IT!

You must have watched plenty of films and series over the past holidays. You will now try to convince your friend to watch one of them (in less than 100 words). Don't reveal the whole plot not to spoil the ending.

SUMMER READING

1ère S/L/ES ( European section) : "The Fortune of John de Courcy",
"Black Beauty'' / "David Copperfield"  edition : Oxford Bookworms
 - Macbeth (version lycée)Ne pas l'acheter.

2de (si je suis votre professeure) : "Love story" / "A Christmas Carol" edition  Oxford Bookworms

DREAM JOB

In a few weeks' time we'll all have to make course choices for next year, we'll have to think hard about a job we would like to do. Most of us will try to be reasonable even though we may have other expectations for the future. Now let's be unreasonable and write 100 words about our dream job (the job we might not do but have always dreamt of).

WOMEN 'S STATUS

Imagine an idea, a concept that will change gender inequalities for the better in the future.  Present your project in a 100 words.

Who is your hero and why?

PROTESTING

In France, many people will be on strike and demonstrate on Thursday. If you should protest against something, what would it be and what means would you use(posters, songs...) ?

"Tales of Mystery and Imagination" by Edgar Allen Poe

Which story did you enjoy reading? Why?

Invitation to the theatre

Write an email in English to a friend inviting them to see The Tempest by Shakespeare.

The rider

Julien was riding across the countryside when he had to stop because of a punctured tyre. It was getting dark and he was pushing his bike when...
Use your imagination to continue the story in 100 words.

Winter Sports

You want to convince a friend to go with you to the mountains to do winter sports (example skiing, snowboarding, going for hikes with snowshoes etc.) with an email.

TIME MACHINE

Whether in series, films  or books the notion of travelling through time or back in time has often been used.
Imagine you have the opportunity to  travel into a time machine knowing there's no way back.
Which era would be the perfect one for you? And why?

2018

Happy New Year everyone! Hoping 2018 will be a year you will happily remember years from now...
It is now the time to make new resolutions. Can you write about the ones you have made and that you will try to keep?