Description of the mission

Sometimes, people will try to explain to you some typical local expressions but they can be hard to understand… One good way of explaining them would be by illustrating them in a theatrical way. Let’s find such expressions, act in short plays them and film ourselves!

Aim of the mission

The goal of the mission is to work on idioms using digital tools, such as the “Tik Tok” app. 

Key Competence

Literacy

Instructions Type of answer
[The supervisor presents examples of a “Tik tok” video with two main sequences : the expression illustrated by acting, and a visual of the saying, written on the board and said out loud] What was the saying? Text
Find some local expressions and decide on which one you want to work. Then create a short scenario that illustrates in a simple way the expression. Tell us the  expression you chose. Text
Film yourself with the Tik Tok app. Send us the link. Link to tik tok video

Technical details

Time needed

1 hour

Tips & Tricks

The goal of the mission is to work on idioms using digital tools, such as the “Tik Tok” app. 

Player

Individual / In team

Debrief

Group with supervisor

Internet needed

Yes

Suitable Apps

Tik Tok

Additional Details

This pedagogical scenario can be used in different contexts : for instance in a welcoming session with local and foreign students

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