Monsieur Bean

Ahhhhh, Mr. Bean (or, as we say in French class, "Monsieur Bean")!  Rowan Atkinson's character actually got its start here in Canada, at the "Just for Laughs" festival in Montréal.  Although he didn't speak a word of French, he insisted upon being put on the French-language performers' list.  It was at the "Just for Laughs" festival that Rowan Atkinson discovered that M. Bean is funny in any language, because for him, it's not about the words - it's all about body language!

M. Bean makes such a great FSL resource because so much of his comedy is physical.  Words aren't necessary, and instead we focus on his actions, his physical appearance, the silly situations he gets himself into and his peculiar solutions to "normal" problems.  In class, we use M. Bean videos often.  It's an excellent way to introduce new vocabulary words, review grammar (past tense, anyone?), and do it while having fun!

I hope you enjoy the following M. Bean video.  This one has always been one of my favourites!