Year 3 - French
Numbers: 'il y a', liaison
Numbers: 'il y a', plural nouns
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils learn numbers 1-12 and the plural indefinite article 'des' meaning some. They add -s to form plural nouns and learn that the irregular verb phrase 'il y a' means there is, there are. Pupils combine these knowledge components to talk about how many of things there are.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use numbers 1-12 with nouns and 'avoir' to talk about how many you and others have.
Key Notes
- When numbers 2, 3 and 10 are followed by a noun beginning with a vowel, the -s and -x are pronounced; this is liaison.
- Adding -s to nouns makes them plural.
- Contrasting 'il y a' and 'il a' for practice helps to distinguish between them.
Vocabulary To Learn
- liaison: pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a word starting with a vowel follows
- plural noun: a word that refers to more than one person, place or thing
- il y a: irregular verb phrase meaning 'there is' or 'there are'
- avoir: French verb meaning 'to have, having'
- il a: from the French verb 'avoir', meaning 'he has'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- 'Il y a' and 'il a' can both be used to say what there is/are.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
When numbers 2, 3 and 10 are followed by a noun beginning with a vowel, the -s and -x are pronounced; this is liaison. Adding -s to nouns makes them plural.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'liaison'
pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a word starting with a vowel follows. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: 'Il y a' and 'il a' can both be used to say what there is/are. Correction: 'Il y a' and 'il a' sound similar but have different meanings. 'Il y a' means 'there is' or 'there are' and 'il a' means 'he has'.
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