This video takes students on a whirlwind adventure of the famous Carnaval de Québec in Québec City. With the help of Webzine journalist Sandy Fortier as guide, students experience Carnaval without leaving the classroom.
The video includes 22 scenes that include Sandy interviewing snow bathers, viewing ice sculptures, seeing la tire sur neige, and even interviewing Bonhomme Carnaval, all in French! The famous Hôtel de Glace, an ice hotel is also included as well as extra scenes.
The video, appropriate for students studying French or learning Quebecois culture, is ideal for developing cultural awareness and understanding as well as listening comprehension and vocabulary development.
The DVD and accompanying activity book in French includes script, viewing and post-viewing activities and answers.