Each song on the Étienne CD "C’est le temps" targets one or more structures and is played in a different style of music.
Le futur: a contagious hip-hop song that focuses on the comprehension and manipulation of all verbs in "le future simple." This song gets students dancing and singing the proper verb endings.
A-I-S: a thumping techno track that will have your students conjugating all verbs using “l’imparfait” and “le conditionnel.”
C’est le temps: an in-your-face alternative rock song that targets comprehension and manipulation of words in the imperative form. Students will sing and move to the directions of Étienne; learning key words and phrases.
Les verbes pronominaux: an energetic club dance song highlighting comprehension and manipulation of various types of “reflexive verbs.”
Dr. & Mrs. Vandertramp: a rock anthem dedicated to the key verbs that use Être in “le passé composé.”
Prononcez-les bien: a rap song that specifically establishes proper pronunciation of difficult and common sounds in French. Students repeat these popular tongue-twisters en route to a better understanding of pronunciation.
Vouloir, c’est pouvoir: a hip-hop song aimed at comprehension and manipulation of the verbs “vouloir” and “pouvoir.” Students will master these verbs in various tenses and situations.
Les numéros: a clever rap song dealing with the comprehension and pronunciation of numbers. This song prepares students to handle numbers from zero to one billion.
À la mode: a relaxing and fun reggae song that introduces key "clothing" vocabulary. Learn this song and run your own in-class fashion show!
J’étais l’imparfait: a powerfully real rock song that allows you to discuss teenage issues such as labeling, loneliness, personal issues and the importance of making good choices; all while reinforcing conjugation of verbs in the imperfect tense.
Le bleu de tes yeux: an impassioned love song designed for units on romance and love in literature, poetry and song. Perfect for a class debate on the meaning of love and relationships.
C’est le temps (remix): a bold rap version of the song that targets comprehension and manipulation of words in the imperative form. Students will sing and move to the directions of Étienne; learning key words and phrases.
 
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