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The document discusses the premise of a show featuring Emily Cooper, a young marketing executive who relocates from Chicago to Paris for work without knowing French. It highlights the cultural challenges faced by expats and includes a series of questions and prompts related to the show's plot and themes. Additionally, it addresses clichés about French culture and American perceptions within the context of the series.

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Ep 1

The document discusses the premise of a show featuring Emily Cooper, a young marketing executive who relocates from Chicago to Paris for work without knowing French. It highlights the cultural challenges faced by expats and includes a series of questions and prompts related to the show's plot and themes. Additionally, it addresses clichés about French culture and American perceptions within the context of the series.

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Veronika Vyshivanaya
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Before you watch

What springs to mind when you hear the word Paris?


What’s the difference between an expat and a foreigner?
What kind of difficulties do people face when relocating to
another country?

List a few reasons, then rank them in the order of difficulty


(for an expat).
Complete the plot of the episode with missing
words
The show follows Emily Cooper, a young m______ executive who moves
from ________ to Paris for a new job opportunity, despite not being able to
s________ any French.
The monolingual millennial parades into S_______, a Parisian marketing
firm, on behalf of her Chicago-based company, Gilbert Group who's now
their parent company, to offer them an "American perspective."
Not only are there several moments that seem merely impossible outside
of the romantic comedy genre, but the show leans into countless s_________
about French people, presenting them as r______, sexist, and
inappropriate.
The plot
Why was Madeline supposed to move to Paris?
Who stormed out of the meeting in the French office? Why?
The following American movies are mentioned: Moulin Rouge (6’20’’),
Ratatouille, Saving Private Ryan? Why?
How did Emily meet Mindy?
What nickname does Emily go by in the office?
What happened to Emily’s Instagram account?
After you watch: discussion
Why did they choose Chicago as Emily’s hometown? (and not, say, LA or
NYC)?
How many episodes will you give Emily and her Chicago boyfriend?
What do you think about the Savoir staff being mean to Emily? Is it the boss
who sets the tone?
The show has been criticized for its many clichés about the French and
French culture, and possibly also about Americans in Paris. How many clichés
did you spot in this episode?
Language focus
(fro
m
abou
I have been dreaming of moving to Paris forever.
t 50
Yes! I am here to prove that a master's in French does not go to waste.
sec)
I don't want to step on your toes. --> You're not. You're stepping into
my shoes.
So, there goes your promotion?
Fake it till you make it. (3:50)
The top two floors were typically reserved for the servants.
8.50
You've lost me at bonjour.
I was told the American coming here spoke French.
That is our specialty. We take a lot of pride.(10.00)
I did Rosetta Stone on the plane, but it hasn’t
kicked in yet.
I have a job with a French marketing firm.
Review

I have been _______ of moving to Paris forever.


Yes! I am here to prove that a master's in French does not go
to _____.
So, there _____ your promotion?
Fake it till you _____ it.
I just _______ these bags five flights. This is the fifth floor.
The top two floors were typically ______ for the servants.
I don't want to ______ on your toes.

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