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Don't just wear the love of FRENCH on your sleeve! Let your WHOLE SCHOOL know the answers to the question "Pourquoi Take French?" with this incredible new T-shirt. 

In the days of text messaging shortcuts like "LOL" and "OMG", you can set a new trend with this "PTF?" t-shirt. The front asks "PTF?" while the back features the words to the popular song "Pourquoi Take French?"  People will be reading, laughing out loud (LOL) and learning out loud (LOL) when they read the lyrics!

After 5 long years, Étienne is releasing a new cd and it is his best one yet. The songs on the cd are the following:
1. Sauvez la planète (club dance song featuring vocab. on recycling and environmental issues)....
2. Le passé composé (hard rock anthem on regular –ER, -IR and –RE verbs)....
3. The Flag Song (dance track on use/placement of pronouns from « me,te,se…lui,leur,y, en »)....
4. Des verbes irréguliers au p.c. (hip hop song for the passé composé of most irregular verbs)....
5. Ma famille (rock song covering key family vocabulary and interesting brain-teasers)....
6. Pourquoi Take French (famous rap song that tells exactly why students should take French)....
7. Allô! Salut! Bonjour! (hip hop song covering dozens of basic French expressions)....
8. Le monstre sous mon lit (scary music backing this fantastic descriptive art exercise)....
9. Des expressions avec être et avoir (funky song covering dozens of useful expressions)....
10. The Beauty of Discovery (touching ballad from a FFLA/Glencoe McGraw-Hill song contest)....
11. Le monstre sous mon lit (instrumental version)....
12. The Beauty of Discovery (instrumental version)....


The teacher's guide is over 100 pages and is full of creative and brilliant lesson plans, exercises and activities to accompany the cd.

On this innovative and unique CD, enjoy the following songs: 1. Mispeled Words (covers the most commonly misspelled words) 2. Prefix-ation (the study, understanding and manipulation of prefixes) 3. Suffix-ation (the study, understanding and manipulation of suffixes) 4. Quesion Words (in depth look at the 6 basic question words) 5. Tongue Fixters (pronunciation-helping tongue twisters) 6. The Pronoun Song (subject, object, possessive pronouns) 7. Rhyming Song (interactive rhyming words and patterns song) 8. To Make Do (present and past teneses of the verbs to do and to make 9. All About Poetry (understanding poetry types, parts and tools 10. The Positive Song (a motivating anthem) 11-20 Intrumental tracks (Karaoke anyone?) Buy with the teacher's guide for the best value!!!!

Enjoy the following songs on this CD (followed by instrumental tracks for your students to sing karaoke): 1. ¡Me Gusta! - a spirited dance song targeting the comprehension and manipulation of the verb “gustar”. 2. Estar – a contagious hip-hop song that focuses on the manipulation and comprehension of the verb “estar”. 3. ¡El imperativo! – an in-your-face alternative rock song targeting the comprensión and manipulation of verbs in the imperative form. 4. Los verbos en –ER – an energetic club-dance song highlighting the comprensión and manipulation of regular ‘-ER’ verbs in Spanish. 5. El pretérito – a driving, rock anthem dedicated to verbs in the past tense. 6. ¡Buena pregunta! – a catchy (spoken) rap song targeting the comprensión and manipulation of the six basic question words and other commonly asked questions. 7. El imperfecto – a catchy hip-hop song targeting verbs in the imperfect tense. 8. El futuro – a thumping techno track that will have learners comprehending and manipulating Spanish verbs in the future tense. 9. Los numeros – a Cléver rap song dealing with the comprensión and manipulation of numbers one to one million in Spanish. 10. Ir - an energetic club-dance song targeting the comprehension and manipulation of the verb ‘ir’ in both the past and present tense. Tracks 11-20 are instrumental tracks The teacher’s manual contains suggestions for using the songs in the classroom, all the lyrics as well as supplemental exercises for the classroom - all reproducible, and even suggested internet sites for additional activities. 92 pages, spiralbound.

This great CD includes the following songs: 1. Le Futur - A contagious hip-hop song that focuses on the comprehension and manipulation of all verbs in "le futur simple". This song gets students dancing and singing the proper verb endings. 3. A-I-S - a thumping techno track that will have your students conjugating all verbs using “l’imparfait” and “le conditionnel.” 4. 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.” 5. Dr. & Mrs. Vandertramp - A rock anthem dedicated to the key verbs that use Être in “le passé composé.” 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. A la mode - A relaxing and fun reggae song that introduces key "clothing" vocabulary. Learn this song and run your own in-class fashion show! 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. In the “C’est le temps” teacher manual you will discover a great variety of worksheets that accompany each song - providing students with practical opportunities to demonstrate their listening, reading and written comprehension skills. The added bonus of websites, games, activities and game ideas make the reinforcement of the structures covered in these songs an enjoyable challenge. .

Finally, Spanish teachers can enjoy fantastic songs to teach grammar and vocabulary to your students - the lyrics are sent to music that is current and popular. Each song on the CD "Educorock Español" targets one or more structures and is be played in a different style of music:

1. Tener - an in-your-face club dance song that targets comprehension and manipulation of the verb "tener" ; including conjugation, spelling, and use in sentences in the present tense.
2. Andar - a powerful rock song targeting comprehension and manipulation of regular verbs; including conjugation, spelling and use in sentences.
3. Mi, mi, mis - a contagious hip-hop song that targets the comprehension and manipulation of possessive adjectives. This song gets the students dancing and physically demonstrating the possessive adjectives mi, mi, mis, tu, tu, tus and su, su, sus.
4. Ser - a rock anthem song that targets comprehension and manipulation of the verb "SER"; including conjugation, spelling, and when to use it in sentences. Targets manipulation of adjectives used with "SER."
5. Los blues en - a mean "blues" tune that will have your students manipulating verbs with ease.
6. La sala de clase - a funky rap song targeting comprehension of key classroom vocabulary, positions and more.
7. Los colores - a hip-hop song played to a familiar tune that targets the ten basic colors.
8. En la granja - a rap song that targets key "farm animal" vocabulary and reinforces manipulation of -AR verbs; song is then played without words.
9. Los pronombres - an energetic rock song that targets the comprehension and manipulation of pronouns. This song also gets the students demonstrating their comprehension through specific hand gestures.
10. El cuerpo - a club dance song that targets key "body parts" vocabulary, getting students dancing and physically demonstrating which body parts are which.

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1. Sans erREur: powerful rock song targeting comprehension of regular -RE verbs; including conjugation, spelling and use in sentences.
2. Mon, ma, mes: hip-hop song about possessive adjectives. Get the students demonstrating mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes and son, sa, ses.
3. Les pronoms: an energetic rock song that targets the comprehension of pronouns. Demonstrate comprehension with hand gestures.
4. La danse des araignées: a reggae/dance song that targets the comprehension of parts of the body and directions (ex. le nord, l’ouest).
5. Avoir II: a club dance song about the verb "Avoir" including conjugation, spelling, and the present tense and "le passé composé."
6. Les Mois: a catchy song designed to teach the students the months of the year and other key "calendar" vocabulary.
7. Sur le pont d’Avignon: a rockin’ twist to a classic song. This version includes a few new fresh lines.
8. Les sports: a funky tune designed to introduce students to different "sports" vocabulary. Act out favourite sports while singing.
9. Vive le Canada: a song celebrating the strength and tradition of Canada. The song has useful vocabulary for a unit on "Le Canada."
10. Ô Canada: spruce up your morning announcements with this acoustic "unplugged" version of the Canadian anthem.
11. Dansez!: a special re-mix of the popular Étienne dance song.

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This CD is used world wide and has two songs, "Chez Moi" and "Les Couleurs" in Prentice Hall Ginn's "ACTIE-VIE" program!

 1. Aller: a contagious dance song that targets the verb "Aller"; including conjugation and spelling. A perfect tool on Futur Proche.

2. Les 7 jours: a funky twist to a very familiar tune that teaches the students the seven days of the week in an exciting manner!

3. Chez Moi: reggae song that targets rooms of the house, members of the family and "sur, sous, devant, dans, derrière et à côté de."

4. Faire: a hard rock song that targets the comprehension of the verb "Faire," including conjugation, spelling and use in sentences.

5. La Salle de Classe: a funky rap song that calls out orders like a 90's square dance. Physically demonstrate classroom vocabulary.

6. -IR Blues: a mean "blues" tune that will have your students conjugating -IR verbs with ease!!

7. Les Couleurs: a hip-hop song that targets the ten basic colours while providing examples from a wildly diverse mix of objects.

8. Mots d'action en -ER: a rockin' tune sung to a familiar and famous rock song to correctly conjugating and NEVER forgetting -ER verbs.

9. T'es comme les autres: a grunge song with the moral message that we are all the same and born with the ability to choose.

10. Être (unplugged): rock anthem song that targets the verb "Être"; including conjugation, spelling, and sentence use.

Let Étienne get you "pedagogically correct" with the accompanying Guide! Specifically useful worksheets were created for this manuals to be used in the classroom. Each song is covered including a thorough introduction supported by worksheets, wonderful hints, a play, game ideas etc. The Teacher's Manual (59 pages) comes with a fantastic ROCK VIDEO UNIT!!! Introduce your students to an opportunity to shoot their very own rock videos that would teach students in the year 2050 how to use the verb "Être" or know their way around "La salle de classe." The “Rock Video Unit” included in the “Chez Moi” Teacher Manual will make French music stars out of your students. A perfect unit to end the year with, students are led through the process of creating real rock videos aimed at teaching future students the Étienne song of their choice.
Make the “Verbal/Vocabulary Baseball” game found in this manual a weekly event. Watch as the game of baseball takes on a whole new exciting form as your students reinforce vocabulary and verb tenses.
The “Puis-je poser une question?” sheets are perfect for maximizing the use of spoken French in your classroom.
The challenge of the worksheets that accompany each song are sure to keep your students’ skills sharp.
Each song begins with a thorough introduction including target structures, tips on introducing the songs, using the follow-up worksheets and complete instructions on all suggested dance movements or song actions.

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French educational music designed to motivate and reach students with a 90’s beat. ÉTIENNE is the self titled album with each song targeting one or more structures and played in a different style of 90’s music.

ÉTIENNE is the self titled album with each song targeting one or more structures and played in a different style of music:

1. Être: a rock anthem song that includes conjugation, spelling, and sentences. Targets manipulation of adjectives used with "Être."

2. Dansez!: a dance song that targets key "body parts" vocabulary, getting students dancing and demonstrating body parts.

3. L'alphabet: a funky rap song that targets the introduction of the letters of the alphabet' providing words for examples.

4. Des questions: a hard core rap song that targets the six basic question words - Qui, Que, Pourquoi, Quand, Comment, Où.

5. Des mots descriptifs: a hard rock song that targets the comprehension and manipulation of adjectives.

6. À la ferme: a soft rap song that targets key "farm animal" vocabulary and reinforces manipulation of -ER verbs.

7. Sautez!: a reggae song that targets -ER verbs introduces/reinforces the imperative form (Sautez! Sautons!).

8. Avoir: a familar tune that targets comprehension of the verb "Avoir"; including conjugation, spelling and use in sentences.

9. Au Carnaval: a blues-type song that targets key Carnaval vocabulary and tells the story of what transpires during the Carnaval.

Specifically useful worksheets were created for this manual to be used in the classroom. Each song is covered including a thorough introduction supported by worksheets, wonderful hints, a play, game ideas etc. The Teacher's Manual (48 pages) comes with a clever and humorous skit called "Des Questions." This story, about a misunderstanding between a teacher and students while trying to review the key French question words, serves as an excellent reinforcement to the same-titled song.
The “Verbal Challenge Game” is sure to have your students begging to conjugate verbs.
The “Á la ferme” music only version on this CD provides a great rap beat for students to create their own songs.
This manual is complete. Each song on the Étienne CD is supported by a variety of engaging worksheets.
Each song begins with a thorough introduction including target structures, tips on introducing the songs to your students, using the follow-up worksheets and complete instructions on all suggested dance movements or song actions.

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Features music videos to the songs: “Avoir II,” “Dansez,” “ La salle de classe,” “Les pronoms” and “Sans erREur.” Includes a DVD and reproducible activity booklet.

Contient plusieurs chansons avec leurs vidéos : « Avoir II, » « Dansez, » « La salle de classe, » « Les pronoms » et « Sans erREur. »

Fantastic songs by Etienne to teach grammar and vocabulary to your students - the lyrics are set to music that is current and popular and the teacher’s manual (with all the lyrics as well as supplemental exercises for the classroom - all reproducible).

Available in French, Spanish, German, and Latin... Students can have fun while conjugating verbs with this innovative tool. This 4 tile set includes four verbs in your chosen language. 

If your students play hand-held video games or know how to text message, this is the tool for them!