Inclusive Winter Traditions

"Des traditions hivernales inclusives"
French C1 writing exercise

Alice and Marc are talking about ideas to make winter holidays more inclusive of other people's cultures and beliefs.

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Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "to make an effort to [do]", "to include", "a culture", "someone's beliefs", "to share", "unless...+ [Subjonctif]", "to feel represented", "educational activities", "to promote [something]", "diversity", "a sense of community", "to learn more about...", "a way of life", "to make a list", "such a [noun]", "to help [doing]", "to avoid", "a misunderstanding", "to feel excluded", "to be key", "[something] to be successful".

Written by qualified French expert Céline Pickard PGCE, BA
Last updated: 2024-12-26

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You’ll practise: Mode subjonctif, Le Subjonctif Présent, Verbe irrégulier

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- During the winter celebrations, we should make an effort to include traditions from all cultures. - I agree, Alice. It would be good to learn how to respect others' beliefs. For example, we could organise a meal where everyone would share a traditional dish, unless it is too complicated. We could also make decorations with symbols from different cultures so that everyone feels represented. - Absolutely, Marc! Teachers should create educational activities that promote diversity and a sense of community in order for each child to learn more about (the) other ways of life. Of course, they would have to make a list of the traditions to include before such as an event can be organised. That would help avoid misunderstandings. - Yes, nobody must feel excluded! Communication is key for this event to be successful.

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