Bring Francophone current events into your classroom with two free AP French speaking mats exploring student protests in France and the Québec elections of 2026.
This colorful, two-page printable PDF helps AP and advanced French students express opinions, defend arguments, consider different perspectives, and make cultural comparisons.
⭐ What’s Included
France: Les manifestations étudiantes — Six discussion prompts about student activism, social media, freedom of expression, and civic engagement.
Québec: Les élections québécoises de 2026 — Six discussion prompts about voting, cultural identity, political priorities, and democratic participation.
French language support — Expressions for giving opinions, developing arguments, adding nuance, and asking follow-up questions.
Topic vocabulary — Useful words and phrases for discussing protests and elections.
AP comparison challenges — Questions connecting the two topics through youth voices and political participation.
⭐ Easy to Use
Print either page for partner conversations, small-group discussions, speaking stations, or a follow-up to a French current-events reading or listening lesson. Students choose questions, support their ideas with examples, and keep the conversation going.
The mats work best alongside an article, video, or lesson that introduces each event.
⭐ Resource Details
Level: AP French and advanced French
Format: Downloadable PDF
Length: Two separate pages for single-sided printing
Focus: Speaking, argumentation, cultural comparison, and Francophone current events
Looking for accompanying reading and listening activities? Find the full Student Protests in France and Québec Elections 2026 lessons in my TPT store: OnlineLanguageCoach.
Download your free French speaking mats and get your students talking!
