French Explorers
Stories of the New World intrigued French rulers. Although they wanted a share of the American gold and silver, they were more interested in finding a westward route to Asia. In 1524, the French king commissioned Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazano to search for a passageway through the New World. Verrazano spotted the coast of South Carolina and sailed north as far as Nova Scotia, but found no such water route or valuable treasure.
A decade later, French navigator Jacque Cartier led t
Concepts About Print for Beginning Readers - The Napping House
A librarian reads The Napping House by Audrey Wood to demonstrate concept of print for beginning readers. As the libraian reads to 3- and 4-year olds, she shows the parts of the books, how to hold the book, turn the pages, and track print from left to right and top to bottom. (1:52)
Learn French--Learn 10 Sentences, Part 1
Learn 10 simple French sentences. Each sentence is said by a native French speaker 3 times. When the head on the right side 'blinks', that is the time for the viewer to say the sentence aloud. Each sentence is accompanied by an appropriate image. The video would be better served if there was a English translation.
(Some of the simple sentence in English are: He sings. He cuts the meat. He runs. He doubted.)
Learn French- Learn 10 sentences #4
Learn 10 simple French sentences. Each sentence is said by a native French speaker 3 times. When the head on the right side 'blinks', that is the time for the viewer to say the sentence aloud. Each sentence is accompanied by an appropriate image. The video would be better served if there was a English translation.
(Some examples of simple sentences included: He does his homework. He barbecues. He winks his eye.)
The Months of the Year
English speakers, with slight British accents, narrate as each of the twelve months of the year appear on a slide. The names of the months are displayed as text on the screen. Very distinct pronunciation. ELL students might find this useful. (:39)
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Comprendre
This video (15:17) gives several conjugations of the word: comprendre (to understand). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Apprendre
This video (08:11) gives several conjugations of the word: apprendre (to learn). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Boire
This video (08:20) gives several conjugations of the word: boire (to drink). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Dire
This video (15:04) gives several conjugations of the word: dire (to talk). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Essuyer
This video (14:33) gives several conjugations of the word: essuyer (to wipe). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Conjugation/Conjugaison] Essuyer/To wipe - Indicatif Présent
This video (01:08) gives the present conjugations of the word: essuyer (to wipe). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Conjugation/Conjugaison] Conduire - Indicatif Présent
This video (01:09) gives the present conjugations of the word: conduire (to drive). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Conjugation/Conjugaison] Commencer - Indicatif Présent
This video (01:09) gives the present conjugations of the word: commencer (to begin). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
Conjugaison - Commencer - Indicatif Présent
This video (00:43) gives the present conjugations of the word: commencer (to begin). The native speaker says each phrase one time. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
French Verbs - Aimer - Indicatif Présent
This video (01:11) gives the present conjugations of the word: aimer (to like). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
French Verbs - Aimer - Indicatif Passé Composé
This video (01:11) gives the present perfect conjugations of the word: aimer (to like). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
French Verbs - Aimer - Indicatif Imparfait
This video (01:11) gives the imperfect conjugations of the word: aimer (to like). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
French Verbs - Aimer - Indicatif Futur Simple
Note: Video may be preceeded by ad. This video (01:11) gives the simple future conjugations of the word: aimer (to like). After the native speaker says each phrase one time, he says "Repetez", allowing the viewer to repeat the phrase. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
Oceania - Cook Islands - Traditions - Part 2
Originally coined by the French explorer Dumont d'Urville in 1831, Oceania has been traditionally divided into Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia. Traditional dance, song, and the modern people of the area are featured. (Professional video but no narration)
Filmmaking Techniques
A senior-year Darwin High School video production project that demonstrates a variety of camera techniques including shots, angles, framing, movement, focus, white balance, composition, lighting and other experiments, as well as editing effects including animation, blue/green screen, keying, colour adjusting, cloning, slow-motion, image effects, transitions and sound editing.
Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Filmed on a Canon MV800i MiniDV Handycam
