5 Fifteen-minute programs
Grade(s):
Curriculum:  Foreign Language/French

This 5 part beginners' series uses a lively magazine format. It shows a young people's view of the city through the eyes of two teenage Panisian presenters, Jean and Sirine, who take us on a whirlwind tour of Paris meeting their friends, introducing their lifestyle and interests. The programs cover a range of topics including science, technology, and the creative arts.

Program Titles & Descriptions:

1.  Paris - ville internationale (14:31)
The International World.  The two presenters, Jean and Sirine, introduce themselves to the viewers.  Functions: Getting to know Paris,  Looking at la francophonie, Talking about where one lives now and in the past, Talking about other countries, Talking about holidays, tourism, the weather.

2.  Paris - au jour le jour   (14:18)
Everyday Occupations.  Jean waits impatiently for Sirine near the Gare St Lazare.  When she arrives, the discuss whether she is late for school as well.   Cut to vox-pops outside school.  Functions: Talking about getting to school; Finding out how urban transport systems have developed in Paris;  Discussing advantages amd disadvantabes of means of transport.

3.  Paris - la banlieue et al campagne  (14:16)
The Environment, the world of work. This program opebs with a shot of Jean in Montmarte.  He stops to tell us about his quartier.  Jean and Sirine talk about where they live.  They list the amenities in town and in Créteil.  Functions:   Talking about where you live;  Expressing opinion of geographical surroundings;  Discussing environmental issues.

4.  Paris - art et technolgie   (14:16)
The world of communications; The World of imagination and creativity.  After the opening shots, Sirine goes off to visit Le Journal de Mickey and meets the people who work on it.  Functions:  Talking about Art;  Finding out how things work;  Discussing means of communication.

5.  Paris - jeune  (14:29)
Personal and social life. Jean offers to buy Sirine a drink because he has just received his pocket money.  Sirine is surprised as she doesn't get he pocket money until the end of the month.  Functions:  Talking about pocket money; Shopping; Talking about sport and free time activities.