Just for fun - Learn about some of Scotland's symbols!

What do you hear?

Listen to the first three minutes of  this video and find the English translation to the following words, used by the TV presenter: "avoir lieu", "enchanteur/enchanteresse", "en l'espace de", "la cime", "contempler/observer" et enfin "rendre hommage à".

In order to do so, listen to the video several times and pay attention to the historical context.

Share your personal view!

Has this blog helped you think about the possible difficulties you might have to face during your stay in Edinburgh ?

Click here to write your answer taking into account the information collected so far. Give priority to expressions of opinion seen in class such as "I think", "personally", "I believe", "in my point of view" etc..

Now create your own blog!!

This is your chance to be creative! Use the information you have collected so far to create your own blog! Pick the places you want to visit, the activities you want to do and where you want to stay. Express your opinion and do not hesitate to write posts and add comments to other posts. This is an interactive space where all the class can discuss what they would rather be doing. The activities selected by the class will eventually be used for our actual trip!!