The brief

Record a radio advert to help Ray promote Mardi Gras to the French-speaking world. Use your descriptive and persuasive skills to make it as enticing as possible.

Concentrate on the traditions of Mardi Gras and explain why French-speaking tourists should attend. Conduct your own research on the art of event promotion. Consult the Culture notes for inspiration about the event, its history and surroundings.

For extra kudos points:

  • Include words and phrases you have looked up in the Dictionary and Phrase book
  • Use a variety of verbal forms to explain the history of Mardi Gras, give advice and build expectations about events that will take place
  • Give your advert a professional-sounding finish to inspire the French-speaking public!

Allez! Let the good times roll and au travail! Bonne chance!