DAROUSSY: Bonjour, je m'appelle Daroussy, et j'habite à La Castellane.
NARRATOR: 'Today is party time on one of Marseilles' biggest estates, 'La Castellane.'
'People from many different backgrounds live here, and the summer party is when everyone gets together, to show off their special customs.'
But the party isn't just about tradition. Tonight, there'll be a big concert on stage, featuring all the latest cool sounds and introducing new young talent, like Sophia and Daroussy.'
SOPHIA: C'est ici que ce soir, on va être sur scène.
NARRATOR: 'Now is their last chance for a rehearsal.'
TEACHER: Alors maintenant, on va voir le rythme drum'n'bass, dans un rythme qui va vite aussi. Alors, le rythme drum'n'bass, ça fait ça.
Fais-le un peu plus vite. Parfait. Merci. T'as encore inventé mais c'est bien. À toi, Daroussy.
Non. Fais-le plus lentement. Stop. OK.
NARRATOR: 'Daroussy and Sophia are the best of friends. But at tonight's show, they'll be doing a beatbox battle.'
INTERVIEWER: Vous avez peur?'
SOPHIA: Non, je n'ai pas peur.
DAROUSSY: Moi non plus, je n'ai pas peur.
TEACHER: Le premier battle opposera Sophia contre Daroussy! Faites du bruit, s'il vous plaît!
Attention! C'est le battle! Trois, deux, un, go!
Faites du bruit! Plus que cinq secondes.
Stop!
On fait du bruit pour Sophia! La réponse de Daroussy!
CROWD: Allez, Daroussy!
TEACHER: Cinq, quatre, trois, deux, un, go!
Cinq secondes!
Stop!
On applaudit Daroussy!
NARRATOR: 'Qui a gagné? À vous de juger.'
SOPHIA AND DAROUSSY: C'était super!
NARRATOR: 'Daroussy et Sophia sont toujours meilleurs amis.'
Video summary
A summer concert takes place in la Castellane in Marseilles, celebrating cultural diversity.
The video introduces two children and their coach ahead of their performances for a talent competition. They work on rhythms they're creating with their voices.
This clip comes from BBC2 series, Being French.
Teacher Notes
- Before watching the clip, pupils could be given a list of countries corresponding to the countries of origin of the immigrant population in Marseilles.
- The clip could be used as an introduction to French-speaking countries in the world.
- The link with music could also be developed after watching the clip, getting pupils to sample music from a range of French-speaking artists.
This video is relevant for teaching French at KS2 in England and Wales, KS2 in Northern Ireland and second level in Scotland.
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