Year 10 - French
Au boulot : extended writing and speaking
People and lifestyle: Au boulot
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils apply prior knowledge of irregular verbs, question-forming with question words, indefinite adjectives, interrogative adjectives and demonstrative adjectives. They will also deepen their understanding of relative clauses and learn how to form the imperative.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe work scenarios using a range of new and revisited vocabulary and you can ask and answer questions about past events.
Key Notes
- [au/eau] sounds like 'gauche', [ou] sounds like 'nous', [u] sounds like 'tu', [ch] sounds like 'chercher'.
- Extended reading texts can be exploited to enrich our vocabulary and use of complex structures.
- Writing task instructions must be read carefully and answers planned to ensure coverage of all the main points.
Vocabulary To Learn
- sound symbol correspondence: relationship between letters and their sounds (SSC)
- complex structures: a range of grammatical features that enable more detailed communication
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- [ch] is pronounced the same in French as it is in English.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
[au/eau] sounds like 'gauche', [ou] sounds like 'nous', [u] sounds like 'tu', [ch] sounds like 'chercher'. Extended reading texts can be exploited to enrich our vocabulary and use of complex structures.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'sound symbol correspondence'
relationship between letters and their sounds (SSC). Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: [ch] is pronounced the same in French as it is in English. Correction: [ch] is a softer sound in French and students will need directed practice in order to pronounce it correctly. It is more like the sound 'sh' in English.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Collègues et amis : the imperative Study Guide
- Des industries françaises : relative clauses Study Guide
- Je voudrais postuler : extended speaking, role-play Study Guide
- Le chef : voir, boire, croire and faire in present, the imperative Study Guide
- Quel boulot ? past tense questions; interrogative and demonstrative adjectives Study Guide
- Quelques difficultés au travail : past tense questions, indefinite adjectives Study Guide
- Travailler en France: questions in present tense, relative clauses Study Guide
- Une industrie qui m'intéresse: extended writing and speaking Study Guide
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