IPA Paris–Novice

Interpretive

1. Listening: While browsing through YouTube videos about France, you come across a video of a MUST-DO itinerary in Paris. You watch it several times to understand more with each viewing.

2. First-glimpse research: Enthused by the exciting places shown in the video, you find a website that lists 27 off-the-beaten-path places in Paris. You quickly look at each website and decide if it’s something you would like to do or not. (ungraded)

3. Reading: After spending time looking quickly at 27 places in Paris, you decide to check out the website of the first monument from the video: La Tour Eiffel. You spend a lot more time looking through the section about getting ready to visit, because you would love to visit someday!

Interpersonal Speaking

1. After looking at all the websites, you really want to go to Paris. You find a tour company that allows anyone to organize their own itinerary in Paris. If you can get at least 6 people to sign up for the tour, your place is free! You think about the kind of trip you want to take- a historical tour, a visit of all the trendy spots, a classic trip. At school, you discuss with a friend the kind of trip you want to organize. They also discuss the kind of trip they are planning.

Presentational Writing

1. To try to get at least 6 people to sign up for the tour you are organizing, you decide to create a brochure that lays out the kind of trip you are planning. You give the tour a title, list out at least 4 of the places you will visit, and give information about each including the kind of place it is, what are going to do there, how you are going to get there, and how much it costs, if anything. You may also want to include the address or the nearest metro stop. Be sure that your brochure is a brochure, is neat and attractive, and is colorful. This brochure could be worth thousands of dollars to you if it convinces 6 people!