US Political Games: Obama , Beer + Health Care

For advanced students

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NBC goes inside the White House

A look inside the daily workings of the White House. Watch at least the first clip, which is followed by several more. Some ideas for discussion:
- the staff
- how people greet each other
- ambiance of meetings with the president
- how this administration is perceived as "different"

Practicing Modals

Spot Quiz: "Tu n'as pas à faire ça!" is translated as

a) "you don't have to do that!"
b) "you shouldn't do that!"
c) "you haven't got to do that!"

If you chose a or c, you should click on the link for practicing modals. Good luck and have fun!

How language affects our thoughts

A Newsweek article that explains we are just scratching the surface on how our native language shapes the way we think.

Johnny Hallyday: a very French affair?

News video in English about France. What's your take on Johnny and his success?
What are the main points these journalists discuss: differences between the French and English in musical tastes and humor.

Vive la French economy!

Will the French economic example be held up as the one to follow? Many leaders are regarding it with interest.

Competition for Obama!

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown did a pretty good job at Colleville-sur-Mer at D-Day rememberance festivities. He got a lot of criticism for mistakingly saying "Obama Beach" instead of "Omaha Beach" - but no one's perfect. Click on this entry's title for the video or, for the written version, go here:

http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page19532