Year 11 - French
Un ado francophone : present and perfect tense, conversation (AQA)
Communication and the world around us: Révisions: la vie en francophonie
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Unit Summary
This unit begins formal revision, with known grammar and vocabulary reactivated throughout. Pupils apply knowledge of regular and irregular verbs in the present, perfect and imperfect tenses, reflexive verbs, feminine and plural noun formations as well as revisiting articles and pronouns.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to combine present and perfect tenses of regular and irregular verbs to describe the life of a Francophone teenager.
Key Notes
- Verbs which express a change of state, place or condition often use être as the auxiliary verb in the perfect tense.
- Past participles used with être must agree in gender and number with the subject of the verb.
- A well-developed or extended response in conversation has at least three verb clauses.
Vocabulary To Learn
- past participle: verb form that forms the perfect tense, together with the auxiliary verb
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It is acceptable to only give short answers in the conversation element of the speaking exam.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Verbs which express a change of state, place or condition often use être as the auxiliary verb in the perfect tense. Past participles used with être must agree in gender and number with the subject of the verb.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'past participle'
verb form that forms the perfect tense, together with the auxiliary verb. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: It is acceptable to only give short answers in the conversation element of the speaking exam. Correction: Students should focus on giving answers in conversation that include at least three verb clauses. They should also regularly practise developing their answers with different verb tenses, subjects, opinions and reasons.
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