Welcome to English class!
Start
Lesson 1
S38
Index
Introducing ourselves
What is your English level?
Our goals this year
Let's learn more about you!
Introducing ourselves
40 minutes
Listen to your teacher's presentation. (≈3 minutes) Try to memorize as much information as you can!
Office / Campus hours: I teach here every day and you can usually find me at building 425 (except on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons).
Me as a teacher...
👩 Emma PILLARD (emma.pillard@universite-paris-saclay.fr) 🇫🇷 (my Dad) // 🇺🇸 (my Mom) English teacher at the School of STAPS of Paris-Saclay University since September 2021. I used to be a student here myself! 👩🏫 I am also the F2S head teacher of English (coordinatrice de l'enseignement "Anglais") and I handle the organization of certifications for the F2S (référente certification anglais pour la F2S).
and as an "athlete"...
💃 2 years of dancing // 🏉 2 years of rugby 🐴 My favorite sport (yes, it is a sport!): 23 years of horse riding! Both as a leisure and competitive rider. I have had my Galop 5 since 2010.
😄
How much did you understand?
1. J’AI RIEN COMPRIS! HELP!!! 2. I understood just a little bit.3. I understood ALMOST everything.4. I understood everything.
Let's see what you remember!
10 minutes
With your partner, take the paper quiz (voir le document "Ms. Pillard's introduction") to see how much you understood of your teacher's introduction!
1) Pretty easy!
a) TRUE (I have 2 passports: French and American) b) FALSE (I have been a teacher for 5 years total, but it's only my 3rd year at the F2S!) c) FALSE (I officially have my Galop 5, but I am preparing my Galop 7.)
2) A little more difficult
a) Université Paris-Saclay (I studied at ENS Paris-Saclay). b) When I was in middle school (dancing) and high school (rugby). c) I am usually on campus, at building 425, on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
3) Tricky?
a) TRUE (I am a very chill person and I like to stay cozy at home!) b) I tried boxing and wrestling when I was in high school but quit very fast because I really didn't enjoy it! c) I practice dressage, showjumping (= CSO) and eventing (= cross) and this year I will probably try hunt seat (= hunter).
Fill in the document about yourself. Be honest, there will be no judgment! :) (voir le document "Student information")
10 minutes
What is your English level?
20 minutes
Pour rappel... Niveau visé en fin de licence => B2+
C1
B2
B1
A1
A2
Je peux m'exprimer avec des phrases très simples. Je comprends des phrases très simples.
Je suis indépendant et je me débrouille tout seul dans toutes les situations de la vie quotidienne.
Je suis assez à l'aise pour vivre dans un pays anglophone. Je maîtrise toutes les situations, j'ai juste encore un léger accent.
Je commence tout juste à apprendre.
Je peux me débrouiller dans toutes les situations simples de la vie quotidienne.
C2 = Je suis aussi à l'aise en anglais que dans ma langue maternelle.
What about Wendie Renard?
Now watch the video of Wendie Renard and try to determine her English level .
What about Wendie Renard?
Wendie Renard seems to have good understanding skills (B1/B2) but her oral expression skills are more limited (A2+).
How can I know my English level?
Take a placement test - Le test de positionnement SELF (en L1), à faire en 1h
If you have not taken this test yet, please follow Ms. Pillard's instructions so that you can take your test quickly!
Take a certification - Les certifications en anglais (L1 à Master)
We offer 2 certifications here at the F2S (TOEIC / Linguaskill). You may take one of them for free when you will be in L3!
About certifications
La certification n'est pas une obligation, mais nous vous recommandons fortement d'en passer une pendant votre cursus à la F2S. D'autant plus si vous souhaitez partir étudier à l'étranger : on vous demandera sûrement une certification dans votre université d'accueil !
Les certifications proposées à la F2S : TOEIC / Linguaskill
La certification est gratuite pour nos étudiants de L3 ! Pour les autres étudiants, possibilité de la passer pour une quarantaine d'euros sur présentation d'une carte d'étudiant.
Our goals this year
15 minutes
information about this course
Voir le document "L2 STAPS English syllabus S3"
⌛ 15h per semester (1h30 per week, S3 and S4)
🏋🏻 You are going to learn the basics of STAPS English.
🗣️ We will mostly focus on oral communication.
Class rules
⏲️Please be on time.
📧 Please send me an email whenever you are absent.
✔️ Make sure that the emails / homework you send are correctly formulated.
Course contents
On eCampus: all lessons will be accessible >> STAPS ENGLISH 2025-2026
On our Padlet: you may find some extra resources (TV series to watch, useful advice, etc)
Course Assessment
Please refer to page 7 of the syllabus for explanations about your assessment this semester.
Let's learn more about you!
15 minutes
The game of "Two at a time"
In groups of 3 students: Student 1 ---> Student 2 <--- Student 3
- Student 1 and Student 3 whisper in Student 2's ear a fun anecdote / fact about themselves.
=> Student 2 has to focus on both stories, then repeats what he has understood.
- Level 1 : Students 1 and 3 speak in French
- Level 2 : Students 1 and 3 speak in English
- Level 3 : Student 1 speaks in French / Student 3 speaks in English
Thanks!
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Welcome to English class!
Start
Lesson 1
S38
Index
Introducing ourselves
What is your English level?
Our goals this year
Let's learn more about you!
Introducing ourselves
40 minutes
Listen to your teacher's presentation. (≈3 minutes) Try to memorize as much information as you can!
Office / Campus hours: I teach here every day and you can usually find me at building 425 (except on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons).
Me as a teacher...
👩 Emma PILLARD (emma.pillard@universite-paris-saclay.fr) 🇫🇷 (my Dad) // 🇺🇸 (my Mom) English teacher at the School of STAPS of Paris-Saclay University since September 2021. I used to be a student here myself! 👩🏫 I am also the F2S head teacher of English (coordinatrice de l'enseignement "Anglais") and I handle the organization of certifications for the F2S (référente certification anglais pour la F2S).
and as an "athlete"...
💃 2 years of dancing // 🏉 2 years of rugby 🐴 My favorite sport (yes, it is a sport!): 23 years of horse riding! Both as a leisure and competitive rider. I have had my Galop 5 since 2010.
😄
How much did you understand?
1. J’AI RIEN COMPRIS! HELP!!! 2. I understood just a little bit.3. I understood ALMOST everything.4. I understood everything.
Let's see what you remember!
10 minutes
With your partner, take the paper quiz (voir le document "Ms. Pillard's introduction") to see how much you understood of your teacher's introduction!
1) Pretty easy!
a) TRUE (I have 2 passports: French and American) b) FALSE (I have been a teacher for 5 years total, but it's only my 3rd year at the F2S!) c) FALSE (I officially have my Galop 5, but I am preparing my Galop 7.)
2) A little more difficult
a) Université Paris-Saclay (I studied at ENS Paris-Saclay). b) When I was in middle school (dancing) and high school (rugby). c) I am usually on campus, at building 425, on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
3) Tricky?
a) TRUE (I am a very chill person and I like to stay cozy at home!) b) I tried boxing and wrestling when I was in high school but quit very fast because I really didn't enjoy it! c) I practice dressage, showjumping (= CSO) and eventing (= cross) and this year I will probably try hunt seat (= hunter).
Fill in the document about yourself. Be honest, there will be no judgment! :) (voir le document "Student information")
10 minutes
What is your English level?
20 minutes
Pour rappel... Niveau visé en fin de licence => B2+
C1
B2
B1
A1
A2
Je peux m'exprimer avec des phrases très simples. Je comprends des phrases très simples.
Je suis indépendant et je me débrouille tout seul dans toutes les situations de la vie quotidienne.
Je suis assez à l'aise pour vivre dans un pays anglophone. Je maîtrise toutes les situations, j'ai juste encore un léger accent.
Je commence tout juste à apprendre.
Je peux me débrouiller dans toutes les situations simples de la vie quotidienne.
C2 = Je suis aussi à l'aise en anglais que dans ma langue maternelle.
What about Wendie Renard?
Now watch the video of Wendie Renard and try to determine her English level .
What about Wendie Renard?
Wendie Renard seems to have good understanding skills (B1/B2) but her oral expression skills are more limited (A2+).
How can I know my English level?
Take a placement test - Le test de positionnement SELF (en L1), à faire en 1h
If you have not taken this test yet, please follow Ms. Pillard's instructions so that you can take your test quickly!
Take a certification - Les certifications en anglais (L1 à Master)
We offer 2 certifications here at the F2S (TOEIC / Linguaskill). You may take one of them for free when you will be in L3!
About certifications
La certification n'est pas une obligation, mais nous vous recommandons fortement d'en passer une pendant votre cursus à la F2S. D'autant plus si vous souhaitez partir étudier à l'étranger : on vous demandera sûrement une certification dans votre université d'accueil !
Les certifications proposées à la F2S : TOEIC / Linguaskill
La certification est gratuite pour nos étudiants de L3 ! Pour les autres étudiants, possibilité de la passer pour une quarantaine d'euros sur présentation d'une carte d'étudiant.
Our goals this year
15 minutes
information about this course
Voir le document "L2 STAPS English syllabus S3"
⌛ 15h per semester (1h30 per week, S3 and S4)
🏋🏻 You are going to learn the basics of STAPS English.
🗣️ We will mostly focus on oral communication.
Class rules
⏲️Please be on time.
📧 Please send me an email whenever you are absent.
✔️ Make sure that the emails / homework you send are correctly formulated.
Course contents
On eCampus: all lessons will be accessible >> STAPS ENGLISH 2025-2026
On our Padlet: you may find some extra resources (TV series to watch, useful advice, etc)
Course Assessment
Please refer to page 7 of the syllabus for explanations about your assessment this semester.
Let's learn more about you!
15 minutes
The game of "Two at a time"
In groups of 3 students: Student 1 ---> Student 2 <--- Student 3
- Student 1 and Student 3 whisper in Student 2's ear a fun anecdote / fact about themselves.
=> Student 2 has to focus on both stories, then repeats what he has understood.Thanks!