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Introductions: voici, 'je suis' and 'il, elle est'

Introductions: singular 'être', 'avoir', and regular adjectives

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils embed vowel and other sounds. They secure numbers 1-12 and essential verbs to be, to have and there are, describing themselves, friends and a monster. Pupils learn that 'avoir' also means 'be' for ages and states, enabling them to say with more precision how they feel.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use singular 'être' and adjectives to introduce myself and others.

Key Notes

  • Vowels [a] [o] [i] [o] [u] are pronounced differently in French and English.
  • 'Voici' means 'this is or 'here is'. It can be used to introduce somebody.
  • 'Je suis', 'I am', can be used to introduce myself, and 'elle, il est', 'she, he is', to introduce others.
  • Adjectives often add -e in the feminine form to describe a girl or woman. This is adjective agreement.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • être: French verb meaning to 'be, being'
  • je suis: from the verb 'être', meaning 'I am'
  • il, elle est: from the verb 'être', meaning 'he, she is'
  • adjective agreement: a change in adjective ending, for example, adding an -e to describe a woman or a girl

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Adjectives remain the same when describing a boy or a girl.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

Vowels [a] [o] [i] [o] [u] are pronounced differently in French and English. 'Voici' means 'this is or 'here is'. It can be used to introduce somebody.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'être'

French verb meaning to 'be, being'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Adjectives remain the same when describing a boy or a girl. Correction: Adjectives can change spelling based on the gender of the noun they describe. Adjectives often add an -e in the feminine form, when describing a girl or a woman.

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