Food Court Musical | Improv Everywhere

Food Court Musical | Improv Everywhere: "Food Court Musical"

After the wonderful musical comedy done by the Telecom Theater Group I thought you might enjoy this.... (but perhaps you already know the "improv everywhere group"?




see you later for our second to last class.... looking forward to seeing what today's group has prepared for us.

james

The Southern Word Homepage: NetSquirrel.com

The Southern Word Homepage: NetSquirrel.com

Here's the secret of speaking with a real southern accent!

For example... the first one:

ADAM (noun). A distinct part.
Usage: "Please see if that's the only missing adam on the list"

or

AHSPOSO (phrase). The affirmative response to "Wongo?"

or

AIGS (noun). Preborn chickens.
Usage: "Honey ... git me another play-it of beckon and aigs."

Gary thinks it's hilarious, and I think it's pretty funny too.

See if you can understand them!

Have a proper British class next week! Tally ho! and Cheers!

james


ps.... I'd like some more book blurbs! and also there are still 5 of you that should finish the questionnaire!

English Theatre Club of TELECOM ParisTech - Play

English Theatre Club of TELECOM ParisTech - Play




This should be a good thing to see...

Don't miss it!

james

Videos Posted by French Debating Association: Finale 2011 - Part 1 [HQ]

Videos Posted by French Debating Association: Finale 2011 - Part 1 [HQ]:

"Videos Posted by French Debating Association"

Here you have the videos of this year's final debate at the National Assembly....

Bravo Telecom!

have a good project week!!

james

ps: remember to post your feedback to the surveymonkey page...

please do the feedback survey

please do the feedback survey... it's on the writeboard

Damaged Women Stage Drunken 2 a.m. March On Washington | Onion News Network

Damaged Women Stage Drunken 2 a.m. March On Washington | Onion News Network


this is not really true! don't believe it!

video excerpts to watch

Trois Hommes et un Couffin : Three Men and a Baby -- video excerpts

Trois Hommes et un Couffin : Three Men and a Baby

These are the two films the Smithies are watching this week and will try to compare. They'll want to discuss the "cultural differences with you".
Here are some excerpts from each film for you to compare.... as well as the scripts.
The login and password are the three first letters of "Cross Cultural Connections" (lower case each time)

see you Friday in C124 for our third webcam meetings with the Smithies.
james

BBC News - Obama's State of the Union address

BBC News - Obama's State of the Union address: "Obama's State of the Union address"

Another view of America.... Yes we can! Obama speaking to a republican congress!
My colleague, John Mellor, professor at the Ecole Centrale says the following about this speech:

"Good afternoon dear colleagues,

You will find above a link to a very well-crafted (and crafty) speech by President Obama.
It contains excellent ideas and ideals and will broaden the vocabulary of our students.

It makes a plaidoyer for education, scholarship, life-long learning, investment in science and technology and is a case study in the art of persuasive and effective public speaking. (using to good purpose humour, emphasis and intonation)

There is also a running commentary on the left-hand side pane next to the full transcript which is a very useful pedagogical tool. Access to specific sections of the speech is facilitated by the timeline.

Wishing you all the best in this dreary and wet weather.

Best regards,

John"

Enjoy!

Geeking Out on Words Just Got Easier | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS

Geeking Out on Words Just Got Easier | The Rundown News Blog | PBS NewsHour | PBS:

"Geeking Out on Words Just Got Easier"

what do you think?
james

HELL NO! - Transcribed | dotSUB

HELL NO! - Transcribed | dotSUB

4 minutes of American humor. ??

Pascal Baudry - Francais et Americains - L'autre rive

Pascal Baudry - Francais et Américains - L'autre rive

Happy New Year...
I hope you all had a great vacation!

here's another book or two for your reading pleasure and to increase your intercultural understanding!


this is available as a free download in French and in English (French and Americans -- The Other Shore).

Our first class of the year is this Friday!

Please try to login to the moodle and to post at least your bios before Friday. We're having our first presentation this Friday :-) . See you there!

james