Year 10 - French
Je voudrais postuler : extended speaking, role-play
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 ask and answer questions in a role-play scenario applying for a part time job, using a range of language and the formal register.
Key Notes
- The imperative is used in a wide range of scenarios such as recipe instructions, job adverts and giving commands.
- Using the imperative in conversation enables the speaker to give instructions and advice.
- In a role-play scenario it is important to consider who you are talking to, and whether to use the 'tu' or 'vous' form.
- Planning a speaking task answer carefully, pre-rehearsal, and immediate repetition of the task improve performance.
Vocabulary To Learn
- imperative: a mood used to tell somebody to do something or give instructions or commands
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The 'vous' form of address is only used for plural situations.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The imperative is used in a wide range of scenarios such as recipe instructions, job adverts and giving commands. Using the imperative in conversation enables the speaker to give instructions and advice.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'imperative'
a mood used to tell somebody to do something or give instructions or commands. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The 'vous' form of address is only used for plural situations. Correction: In formal situations, it is essential to address somebody as 'vous' in order to be polite and to show respect. Careful consideration of the context of a conversation is very important.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Au boulot : extended writing and speaking Study Guide
- Collègues et amis : the imperative Study Guide
- Des industries françaises : relative clauses 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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