Using the seasons as a framework, this culturally diverse language-instruction program explores France to gather a wide range of perspectives on seasonal activities and celebrations. The annual summer vacation rush; pastimes including pétanque, fishing, card games, bike riding, and cooking; occupations such as wine-making; and a selection of holidays ranging from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan to May Day, Chinese New Year, and July 14th are highlighted. Produced by the Open University. (French, 60 minutes)

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Part of the Series : Ouverture Language Immersion Unit-in French | Ouverture: A Fresh Start in French-in French

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