France Coach Playbook Coach's Playbook
Unit 1: France — Football & Stars
5 Days / 50 min sessions
Learning Objectives
Introduce the French national team (Les Bleus) and key players.
Master sports-related vocabulary and colors in French.
Conjugate high-frequency verbs: être, aimer, jouer.
Identify national symbols and chants (Allez Les Bleus!).
Weekly Pacing
Day 1
Discover the Country
Map work, flag colors, and the connection between French identity and football.
Day 2
Player Profiles
Spotlight on Mbappé and legendary icons like Zidane. Adjective agreement with nationalities.
Day 3
The Stadium Experience
Learning chants, stadium vocabulary, and the verb jouer au/à la.
Day 4
Fan Life (Reading/Writing)
Reading player biographies and writing personal preferences using aimer.
Day 5
Creative Mini-Project
Designing a "Maillot de Foot" (Jersey) or recording a team chant.
Teaching Tips
Visuals: Use images of the Eiffel Tower lit up in blue or the Arc de Triomphe during World Cup wins to show scale.
Pronunciation: Focus on the nasal vowel in "France" and the silent 's' in "Bleus".
Inclusion: Highlight that "Les Bleus" represents a multi-cultural France, reflecting the diverse Francophone world.
Answer Key & Teacher Notes
Activity 1: Player Profiles
Kylian Mbappé
Nationalité: Français
Équipe: Équipe de France
Position: Attaquant
Description: Il est rapide et intelligent.
Wendie Renard
Nationalité: Française (Martinique)
Équipe: Équipe de France Féminine
Position: Défenseure
Description: Elle est grande et forte.
Grammar Focus: Les Verbes
Sujet Être (to be) Aimer (to like) Jouer (to play) Je suis aime joue Tu es aimes joues Il/Elle/On est aime joue Nous sommes aimons jouons Vous êtes aimez jouez Ils/Elles sont aiment jouent
Cultural Connection: The Chant
"Allez Les Bleus, Allez Les Bleus!"
Explain to students that 'Allez' comes from the verb 'aller' (to go). Even beginners can shout this! The colors bleu (blue), blanc (white), and rouge (red) represent the national identity: 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité'.
France Stars Slides Unité 1: La France
Le Terrain
& Les Stars
Football, Identity, and National Pride
Les Bleus
The French national team is "Les Bleus". They carry the colors of the French flag.
Vocabulaire:
Le maillot (The jersey)
Le drapeau (The flag)
La fierté (The pride)
World Champions
1998 & 2018
Le Stade de France
Saint-Denis, Paris
The national stadium of France with 80,000 seats.
80k
Places (Seats)
1998
Opening Year
Les Stars d'Aujourd'hui
Mbappé
L'Attaquant
He is fast and smart.
Wendie Renard
La Défenseure
She is strong and tall.
Griezmann
Le Milieu
He is creative and loyal.
Le Verbe: JOUER (To Play)
Je joue
Tu joues
Il / Elle joue
Nous jouons
Ils / Elles jouent
Important !
Jouer AU football
(à + le = AU)
"Je joue au foot avec mes amis au parc."
On discute !
"Qui est ton joueur préféré ? Pourquoi ?"
"Tu aimes le football ? Tu joues ?"
Allez Les Bleus Unité 1 — France
France Field Notes Worksheet Unité 1: La France
Field Notes: Football & Stars
Nom :
Date :
1. Les Symboles (The Symbols)
Match the French term to its English meaning by writing the English word on the line.
Le maillot ________________
Le drapeau ________________
L'attaquant ________________
Le stade ________________
Le Drapeau Français
The French flag is tricolore. Write the French color names on the lines below:
1. __________________
2. __________________
3. __________________
2. Scouting Report: Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé
Attaquant • Équipe de France
"Kylian Mbappé est une star du football mondial. Il joue pour l'Équipe de France. Il est très rapide et intelligent . Il aime marquer des buts (score goals). Les fans chantent : 'Allez Mbappé !'"
Vrai (True) ou Faux (False) ?
Il est défenseur. V / F
Il est rapide. V / F
Il joue pour la France. V / F
Questions :
1. Quelle est sa nationalité ?
2. Est-il lent (slow) ou rapide ?
3. Ma Passion & Mon Style
Finish the sentences using the verbs aimer and jouer.
J'aime... (Ex: le football)
Je ne déteste pas...
Je joue au... (Ex: tennis, rugby)
Mon Maillot Idéal
Sketch your perfect jersey and label the colors.
Congo Coach Playbook Coach's Playbook
Unit 2: DR Congo — Fashion & SAPE
5 Days / 50 min sessions
Learning Objectives
Identify the location and history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Define La SAPE and its cultural significance in Kinshasa.
Master clothing vocabulary and color adjectives.
Apply basic adjective agreement (masculine/feminine/plural).
Practice the verb porter (to wear).
Weekly Pacing
Day 1
Discover the DRC
Geography of Central Africa and introduction to Kinshasa.
Day 2
Meet the Sapeurs
Visual exploration of "La SAPE". High-fashion as art.
Day 3
The Sapeur's Suit
Clothing vocabulary and the verb porter.
Day 4
Colors & Style
Adjective agreement with bold colors.
Day 5
Fashion Show
Students describe their own style or a colorful outfit.
Teaching Tips
Visuals: Show that clashing colors can harmonize through "La SAPE" rules.
Music: Play Congolese Rumba or Papa Wemba while students write.
Answer Key & Teacher Notes
Clothing & Colors Check
Vocabulary Check
1. Un costume (A suit)
2. Une chemise (A shirt)
3. Des chaussures (Shoes)
4. Une cravate (A tie)
Grammar Tip: Plural
Remind students that bleu becomes bleus (m.pl) or bleues (f.pl).
Cultural Note: The Ten Commandments
The Sapeurs have a code of conduct. It's not just about clothes; it's about peace, hygiene, and politeness. They often say "Let the music play and let the clothes talk." Discuss how clothing can be a form of dignity.
Congo Style Slides Unité 2: La RD Congo
Style &
Sapeurs
The Culture of Elegance in Kinshasa
Qu'est-ce que la SAPE ?
S.A.P.E.
Société des Ambianceurs
Ambianceurs et des
Personnes
Élégantes
"Being a Sapeur is a way of life. It is art on the streets of Kinshasa."
Vibrant Colors
& Bold Suits
Le Dressing du Sapeur
Un costume
A suit
Une chemise
A shirt
Des chaussures
Shoes
Une cravate
A tie
Grammaire: Porter (To Wear)
Je porte I wear
Tu portes You wear
Il / Elle porte He/She wears
Nous portons We wear
Ils / Elles portent They wear
Pratiquez !
"Il porte un costume rose et des chaussures vertes."
Note d'Adjectif:
Color adjectives usually go AFTER the noun in French!
L'Art de la SAPE
High fashion as a peaceful way of life.
Watch Sapeur Strut
Kinshasa, DRC
"Il est chic !"
"Elle est élégante !"
Congo Field Notes Worksheet Unité 2: La RD Congo
Field Notes: Style & Sapeurs
Nom :
Date :
1. La Garde-robe (The Wardrobe)
Translate the words below to English. Then, write the English meaning of the verb PORTER.
1
Un costume : ____________________
2
Une chemise : ____________________
3
Des chaussures : ____________________
Le Verbe PORTER
Porter means: ____________________
Je porte
Tu portes
Il / Elle porte
Nous portons
Ils / Elles portent
2. Color Agreement Challenge
Complete the table with the correct form of the color adjective.
Nom (Noun) Genre Bleu (Blue) Vert (Green) Un costume Masculin bleu vert Une chemise Féminin bleue ____________ Des chaussures Pluriel ____________ ____________
3. Décrivez le Sapeur !
Sketch a colorful Sapeur outfit here.
Write 3 sentences describing the outfit using at least three colors. (Ex: Il porte un costume rouge...)
Élégant
Chic
Senegal Coach Playbook Coach's Playbook
Unit 3: Senegal — Rhythms & Celebration
5 Days / 50 min sessions
Learning Objectives
Explore the Teranga (hospitality) culture of Senegal.
Identify traditional instruments like the Sabar and Djembe.
Conjugate regular -er verbs: danser, chanter, regarder.
Express preferences using aimer, adorer, détester.
Discuss football celebrations in Dakar.
Weekly Pacing
Day 1
Welcome to Senegal
The concept of "Teranga" and community music.
Day 2
The Drumbeat
Instruments: Sabar and Djembe. Listening to rhythm clips.
Day 3
Action Verbs (-er)
Grammar focus: Movement-based learning with -er verbs.
Day 4
Football & Dance
How the "Lions of Teranga" celebrate goals with dance.
Day 5
Festival Poster
Creative project for a Dakar Music Festival.
Teaching Tips
TPR: Mime the verbs (chanter, danser) while reciting conjugations.
Culture: Emphasize "Teranga" as a way of life, not just a word.
Answer Key & Teacher Notes
Grammar: Regular -er Verbs
Verb: Chanter (To sing)
Je chante
Nous chantons
Tu chantes
Vous chantez
Il/Elle chante
Ils/Elles chantent
Les Lions de la Teranga
The national team is famous for their rhythmic warm-ups. Use these visuals to discuss how sport and culture intersect. Question: How does music change the atmosphere of a stadium?
Senegal Beats Slides Unité 3: Le Sénégal
Rythmes
& Tambours
The Heartbeat of West Africa
La Teranga
"Teranga" is a Wolof word that means Hospitality.
Vocabulaire :
L'accueil (The welcome)
La communauté
La célébration
Shared Rhythm
& Community
Le Sabar: Le Tambour
Le Tambour
The heartbeat of Senegalese identity.
Le Saviez-vous ?
Music is used for celebrations, storytelling, and connecting people.
Les Verbes d'Action :
Chanter + Danser
(To sing + To dance)
Grammaire: Les Verbes en -ER
DANSER
Je danse
Tu danses
Il / Elle danse
Nous dansons
Vous dansez
Ils / Elles dansent
La Pratique
"Nous chantons ensemble !"
Remove the -ER and add the endings!
Les Lions de la Teranga
Dance like a champion! ⚽️🕺
Senegal Goal Celebration
The fusion of football skill and Sabar rhythm.
BUT !!!
Senegal Field Notes Worksheet Unité 3: Le Sénégal
Field Notes: Rhythm & Dance
Nom :
Date :
1. Mes Préférences (My Preferences)
How do you feel about these cultural elements? Write J'adore, J'aime, or Je déteste on the lines.
Le Sabar (Drums)
La Teranga
Le football
2. Le Défi des Verbes (Verb Challenge)
Complete the sentences by conjugating the verb in parentheses correctly.
01
Nous ________________________ (danser) au festival.
02
Tu ________________________ (chanter) très bien !
03
Ils ________________________ (regarder) le match.
04
Je ________________________ (jouer) du tambour.
3. Célébration Créative
Votre Logo de Festival
Dakar Music Festival
Write three sentences about what people are doing at the festival using the verbs chanter, danser, and manger.
Morocco Coach Playbook Coach's Playbook
Unit 4: Morocco — Markets & Mint Tea
5 Days / 50 min sessions
Learning Objectives
Identify Moroccan landmarks and Souk culture.
Learn the tradition and etiquette of Mint Tea.
Master food and shopping vocabulary.
Practice vouloir and je voudrais.
Inquire about prices using combien coûte... ?
Weekly Pacing
Day 1
Into the Souk
Visual tour of Marrakech souks and intro to shopping.
Day 2
Tea Time
The "Atay" tradition and ingredient vocabulary.
Day 3
Polite Requests
Grammar: Je voudrais... and politeness.
Day 4
Numbers & Prices
Practice with Dirhams and market dialogues.
Day 5
Market Role-play
Classroom "Souk" buying and selling activity.
Teaching Tips
Sensory: Bring fresh mint for students to smell during the tea lesson.
Culture: Discuss bargaining (marchandage) as a social ritual.
Answer Key & Teacher Notes
Vocabulary Check
Le thé : Tea
Le sucre : Sugar
La menthe : Mint
L'épice : Spice
Dialogue Scaffolding
- Bonjour ! Je voudrais des oranges, s'il vous plaît.
- Oui ! Combien ?
- Trois oranges. Combien ça coûte ?
- C'est dix dirhams.
Morocco Souks Slides Unité 4: Le Maroc
Souks &
Saveurs
Markets, Spices, and Mint Tea
Le Souk
The Souk is a traditional market full of energy and treasures.
On achète :
Des fruits
Des épices
Des souvenirs
Marrakech:
The Red City
Le Thé à la Menthe
La Menthe
Fresh Mint
Le Sucre
Sugar Cubes
L'Étiquette
Moroccan tea is a symbol of hospitality and is shared three times.
Grammaire: Faire des Achats
!
La Politesse (Politeness)
The Phrase :
Je voudrais...
(I would like...)
S'il vous plaît
(Please)
"Je voudrais un thé à la menthe, s'il vous plaît."
"Combien ça coûte ?"
(How much does it cost?)
Au Marché !
Le Client :
"Bonjour ! Je voudrais des oranges."
"Combien ça coûte ?"
Le Vendeur :
"Bonjour ! C'est dix dirhams."
"Merci ! Au revoir !"
Pratiquez avec votre partenaire !
Morocco Field Notes Worksheet Unité 4: Le Maroc
Field Notes: Souks & Spices
Nom :
Date :
1. L'Heure du Thé (Tea Time)
Label the ingredients of a Moroccan mint tea using the word bank.
Thé à la Menthe
Label 1 :
Label 2 :
Label 3 :
Word Bank :
La menthe
Le thé
Le sucre
2. Dialogue au Souk
Fill in the blanks with the correct French phrases from the box below.
C
"Bonjour ! __________________________________ des oranges, s'il vous plaît."
V
"Oui ! Voilà les oranges. C'est ____________________ dirhams."
C
"__________________________________ pour le thé ?"
Je voudrais Combien ça coûte Cinq
3. Ma Liste de Courses (Shopping List)
Write 4 items you want to buy. Use "Je voudrais..."
1. ________________________
2. ________________________
3. ________________________
4. ________________________
Prix (Price)
Challenge: Assign a price in Dirhams (DH) to each item in your list!
Haiti Coach Playbook Coach's Playbook
Unit 5: Haiti — Canvas & Carnival
5 Days / 50 min sessions
Learning Objectives
Discover Naïve art and Haitian street murals.
Explore Kompa music and Carnival preparations.
Use c'est / ce sont for descriptions.
Expand color vocabulary with expressive adjectives.
Weekly Pacing
Day 1
The Art of Haiti
Visual tour of murals and history of independence.
Day 2
Kompa Rhythms
Listening to music and expressing emotions.
Day 3
Describing Beauty
Grammar: C'est vs. Ce sont.
Day 4
Carnival Masks
The tradition of Jacmel and preparing for Carnival.
Day 5
Art Gallery Day
Student presentations of curated "artworks".
Teaching Tips
Visuals: Use Philomé Obin's works as examples of the Naïve style.
Creole: Mention that while French is official, Kreyòl is the heart of daily life.
Answer Key & Teacher Notes
Grammar Check: C'est vs. Ce sont
1. C'est une peinture. Singular
2. Ce sont des couleurs vives. Plural
3. C'est beau ! Description
4. Ce sont des masques. Plural
Gallery Walk Strategy
Organize a "Haitian Gallery" in the classroom. Have students rotate and say "C'est..." or "Ce sont..." for at least three pieces. This promotes low-stakes speaking practice.
Haiti Murals Slides Unité 5: Haïti
Toiles &
Trésors
Murals, Melodies, and Carnival
L'Art Haïtien
Haiti is famous for its "Naïve Art" style: vibrant and story-driven.
Vocabulaire :
Une peinture
Une murale
Les couleurs vives
Port-au-Prince:
Open-Air Gallery
Décrire l'Art
Singulier :
C'est
"C'est une belle peinture."
Pluriel :
Ce sont
"Ce sont des couleurs vives."
Kompa & Carnaval
Le Kompa
The national rhythm of Haiti. Elegant, rhythmic, and soulful.
Les Masques
Papier-mâché art from Jacmel worn during the Carnival parade.
Rhythms
& Masks
C'est beau !
Look at the mural. Use C'est or Ce sont to describe it.
Singulier
"C'est..."
Pluriel
"Ce sont..."
Unité 5 — Haïti Vivent les Arts
Haiti Field Notes Worksheet Unité 5: Haïti
Field Notes: Canvas & Carnival
Nom :
Date :
1. C'est ou Ce sont ?
Complete the descriptions of a Haitian art scene by filling in the blank with the correct form.
1
____________________ une peinture.
2
____________________ des couleurs vives.
3
____________________ un mural.
4
____________________ des masques.
Rule Reminder
C'est = Singular (1)
Ce sont = Plural (2+)
2. Couleurs et Émotions
How do these colors make you feel? Write the color and then an emotion.
____________________
____________________
____________________
Emotion Bank :
• Heureux / Heureuse (Happy)
• Excité / Excitée (Excited)
• Calme (Calm)
• Triste (Sad)
3. Ma Déclaration d'Artiste
Curate Your Gallery
Imagine you are describing a new mural. Write 3 sentences. Use C'est and Ce sont. Describe the colors and the atmosphere.
1. ________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________
Algeria Coach Playbook Coach's Playbook
Unit 6: Algeria — Rai & Refreshments
5 Days / 50 min sessions
Learning Objectives
Discover Algeria's café culture and its social importance.
Identify icons of Rai music (e.g., Khaled).
Master food/drink vocabulary in context.
Inquire about preferences: Qu'est-ce que tu prends ?
Weekly Pacing
Day 1
Welcome to Algiers
Mediterranean influence and the Casbah.
Day 2
The Rai Revolution
Youth identity and freedom through music.
Day 3
Café Conversations
Café vocabulary and phrases like Je prends...
Day 4
Football Cafés
Watching matches as a social ritual.
Day 5
Café Role-play
Final simulation activity with Rai music.
Teaching Tips
Khaled: Use "C'est la vie" as a high-energy intro song.
Culture: Emphasize "L'art de vivre" in the café setting.
Answer Key & Teacher Notes
Café Interaction Scaffolding
Sample Dialogue :
- Bonjour ! Qu'est-ce que tu prends ?
- Je prends un thé, s'il vous plaît.
- Merci ! Voilà ton thé.
Grammar Insight: Prendre
Even though prendre is irregular, students only need "Je prends" for the café simulation. Focus on the communicative goal of ordering a drink rather than full conjugation at this stage.
Algeria Rai Slides Unité 6: L'Algérie
Rythme &
Rai
Café Culture and Mediterranean Beats
Café de l'avenir — Alger
Le Café Algérien
The café is the social heart of Algerian life.
Au menu :
Le café
Le thé
Les gâteaux
Art de Vivre
& Community
La Musique Rai
Khaled
Le Roi du Rai
"C'est la vie !"
Rai blends traditional roots with modern youth identity.
Note d'avenir :
L'Avenir
(The Future)
Grammaire: Commander au Café
?
La Question :
"Qu'est-ce que tu prends ?"
(What are you having?)
La Réponse :
Je prends...
"Je prends un thé à la menthe."
À vous !
Imagine you are at "Le Café de l'Espoir".
Your friend asks you :
"Qu'est-ce que tu prends ?"
Un café
Un gâteau
Algeria Field Notes Worksheet Unité 6: L'Algérie
Field Notes: Rai & Refreshments
Nom :
Date :
1. Au Menu du Café
Translate these menu items to English to prepare for your café visit.
Le café noir ________________
Le gâteau ________________
Le pain ________________
Le lait ________________
2. Commander au Café (Ordering)
Fill in the blanks in this conversation at a café in Algiers.
G
"Bonjour ! Qu'est-ce que tu ________________________ ?"
C
"Je ________________________ un café au lait, s'il vous plaît."
Prends Prends
3. Ma Routine & Mon Croquis
Describe your ideal afternoon. What are you listening to? What are you eating?
J'écoute du ____________________.
Je vais au ____________________.
Je mange du ____________________.
Sketch your café table with your drink and a football match on the TV.