Year 11 - French
Un pays francophone : present tense, prepositions 'à', 'de' and 'en'
Travel and tourism: Des pays francophones
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Unit Summary
This culturally and vocabulary rich unit revisits the prepositions à, de and en in a range of contexts, as well as partitive articles. In addition, it consolidates and extends pupil knowledge of indirect object pronouns and introduces the preverbal use of y and en.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe a Francophone country and demonstrate understanding of differences between Francophone countries.
Key Notes
- There are many 'Francophone' (French-speaking) countries to explore around the world.
- The prepositions à, de and en have many different functions and context must be used when translating into English.
- It is helpful to reference Francophone countries whenever possible in writing and speaking.
Vocabulary To Learn
- preposition: a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The ideas 'to', 'in', 'of' always have the same translation in French.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
There are many 'Francophone' (French-speaking) countries to explore around the world. The prepositions à, de and en have many different functions and context must be used when translating into English.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'preposition'
a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: The ideas 'to', 'in', 'of' always have the same translation in French. Correction: Prepositions are tricky to master in another language. Students should be given plenty of practice of 'à', 'en' and 'de' to see how their use varies according to context.
More Lessons In This Unit
- À table ! Partitive and indefinite articles, preverbal use of 'y' and 'en' Study Guide
- Aller au restaurant : dictation, role-play Study Guide
- Des plats typiques : use of 'y' and 'en' Study Guide
- Joyeuses fêtes : indirect object pronouns 'me', 'te', 'lui', 'vous' Study Guide
- L'Hexagone : present tense, prepositions 'à' and 'en' Study Guide
- La diversité religieuse dans les pays francophones : extending vocabulary Study Guide
- Le 14 juillet : indirect object pronouns me, te, lui, vous, nous, and leur Study Guide
- Une fête culturelle/religieuse : extended writing, speaking, photo description Study Guide
- Vive la République : present tense, prepositions 'à' and 'de' Study Guide
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