Unit 1 · Lesson 2
Experiences
Theme 2. Tell the stories of the events, journeys, and moments that shape who we are: leisure, travel, traditions, and migration.
Guiding principle
Explore and tell the stories of the events, experiences and journeys that shape our lives.
IB guiding questions
- → How does our past shape our present and our future?
- → How and why do different cultures mark important moments in life?
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Vocabulary
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Experiences: key vocabulary
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French
les loisirs (m pl)
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English
leisure activities / hobbies
What people do in their free time: sport, arts, travel. A core Experiences sub-topic.
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Key phrases for writing about Experiences
Use these for Paper 1 narratives and life-story texts, and in the Individual Oral when discussing global issues.
Cette expérience m'a profondément marqué(e).
This experience profoundly affected me.
Ce voyage a été un tournant décisif dans ma vie.
This trip was a turning point in my life.
Je me souviens de ce moment comme si c'était hier.
I remember that moment as if it were yesterday.
Cette tradition est au cœur de notre culture.
This tradition is at the heart of our culture.
S'aventurer hors de sa zone de confort est enrichissant.
Venturing outside one's comfort zone is enriching.
La migration façonne l'identité de manière unique.
Migration shapes identity in a unique way.
Match the pairs
Match each French term to its English meaning.
Experiences vocabulary
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Quick quiz
Apply the theme to real IB-style scenarios.
Experiences quiz
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According to the IB, what is the guiding principle of the Experiences theme?
Theme 2 covered.
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