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All about me: intonation questions, adjectives and -er verbs

What I and others like doing: 2-verb phrases

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn to use 2-verb structures to communicate effectively about activities they and their friends like doing at school at school. They also extend their phonics knowledge with new sounds -tion and r.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to ask friends questions about themselves and you can answer questions about myself in French.

Key Notes

  • In French, you change a statement into a question by raising your voice at the end. This is an intonation question.
  • The verbs 'être' (to be) and 'avoir' (to have) are two important verbs to know in French. They are irregular.
  • The verb 'parler' (to speak) is an -er verb. Other regular -er verbs follow the same verb endings pattern.
  • In French, most adjectives go after the noun. These are postnominal adjectives.
  • Adjectives must agree with the gender of the noun they describe: un vélo gris, une voiture grise.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • intonation question: raising your voice at the end of a sentence to change a statement into a question
  • adjective: word that gives information about a noun
  • -er verb: infinitive verb ending in -er, e.g. jouer - to play

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Like in English, adjectives go before the noun in French: a grey bike.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

In French, you change a statement into a question by raising your voice at the end. This is an intonation question. The verbs 'être' (to be) and 'avoir' (to have) are two important verbs to know in French. They are irregular.

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

raising your voice at the end of a sentence to change a statement into a question. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: Like in English, adjectives go before the noun in French: a grey bike. Correction: Unlike in English, most adjectives go after the noun in French, these are postnominal adjectives: un vélo gris.

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