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Au Chili avec Manuela

S1 E11
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2004

The Andes mountain range is one of the longest mountain chains in the world. It covers 80% of the territory of Chile. It is in this South American country, once conquered by the Spaniards, that 10-year-old Manuela lives. Guided by her grandmother, Manuela learns about Chilean traditions and crafts, such as jewelry making, local dance and music. These activities are a must in Chile. There is even a national dance, the Cueca, whose melody and lyrics sing of freedom.

Levels:
Élémentaire 2e année
Subjects:
Études sociales, histoire et géographie Communauté et environnement
Skills:
Citoyenneté mondiale et durabilité Communication
Themes:
Compréhension interculturelle
French level:
A2 : Intermédiaire ou de survie
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E3 : En Turquie avec Serkan

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E4 : En Suisse avec Vivienne

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E5 : En Espagne avec Inès

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E6 : Au Mali avec Aïcha

13 min 5 s
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E7 : En France avec Arthur

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E8 : En Russie avec Macha

13 min 5 s
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E9 : En Israël avec Dan

13 min 5 s
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E11 : Au Chili avec Manuela

12 min 55 s
The Andes mountain range is one of the longest mountain chains in the world. It covers 80% of the territory of Chile. It is in this South American country, once conquered by the Spaniards, that 10-year-old Manuela lives. Guided by her grandmother, Manuela learns about Chilean traditions and crafts, such as jewelry making, local dance…
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13 min 4 s
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E14 : En Allemagne avec Jacob

13 min 5 s
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E15 : Au Maroc avec Mohamed Yassine

13 min 2 s
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    Levels:
    Élémentaire 2e année
    Subjects:
    Études sociales, histoire et géographie Communauté et environnement
    Skills:
    Citoyenneté mondiale et durabilité Communication
    Themes:
    Compréhension interculturelle
    French level:
    A2 : Intermédiaire ou de survie