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This month is "Octobre Rose", you will see pink display everywhere in France to celebrate women and to help awareness with breast cancer. In Saint Etienne, all the fountains turn pink with a color dye and the city hall is lit in pink at night. So let's dive into themes that talk about women!
The French Café:
From October 1st to 6th: The safety of women in France
Discuss the challenges related to safety in public spaces, government actions to protect women, and how to improve the situation.
Grammar review:
The subjunctive: Used to express doubt, necessity, or emotion. For example: It is important that women can feel safe.
Impersonal expressions: It is necessary that, it is urgent that, etc.
From October 7th to 13th: Women in French history
Highlight important female figures in French history (like Joan of Arc, Simone Veil) and their impact on society.
Grammar review:
The past tense and imperfect: To recount historical events, describe completed actions, and background situations. For example: Joan of Arc led the French army or Simone Veil worked for women's rights.
Relative pronouns: Who, that, whose, where to connect sentences and talk about historical accomplishments.
From October 14th to 20th: Women and access to education
Discuss the evolution of access to education for women in France, the current challenges, and opportunities.
Grammar review:
Indirect speech: To report statements on debates concerning access to education. For example: The government states that access to education is a priority.
Adjectives of quantity: Few, many to talk about the progress made.
From October 21st to 26th: Pay inequality
Debate the wage gaps between men and women, the measures implemented to reduce these inequalities, and the progress made.
Grammar review:
Comparatives and superlatives: To compare salaries and discuss inequalities. For example: Men earn more than women or The gaps are the largest in certain sectors.
The conditional: Used to talk about possible consequences of reducing inequality. For example: If women were better paid, they could....
From October 27th to November 1st: Women's health
Address topics related to health, such as breast cancer prevention, access to gynecological care, or specific health challenges faced by women.
Grammar review:
Partitive and definite articles: To talk about medical care, illnesses, or treatments. For example: Women need specific care, We need to raise awareness about breast cancer.
The near future and simple future: To discuss upcoming progress in women's health. For example: Screening campaigns will multiply.
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