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Year 6 - French

Numbers 1-31: 'il n'y a pas de'

School: 'avoir', 'être' , 'il y a' and regular verbs in the present

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils secure prior knowledge of essential verbs, introducing and describing friends. They revisit useful verbs for class activities and instructions, numbers 1-31 and extend their knowledge of negation to 'il n'y a pas de'. Knowledge of several key sounds is strengthened.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use your knowledge of numbers, 'il y a' and 'il n'y a pas de' to understand and give descriptions of school facilities.

Key Notes

  • The sound-symbol correspondence [oi] is pronounced as in the verb 'voir' (to see).
  • Numbers 1-31 in French can be tricky to remember and so they must be practised regularly.
  • To say how many of something there is/are in French, use 'il y a' + number or 'des' (some). 'Il y a trois salles'.
  • To say 'there isn't a/an' or 'there aren't any' in French, use 'il n'y a pas de/d''. 'Il n'y a pas de salles.'
  • 'Il n'y a pas' is always followed by 'de' or 'd'', never by 'un/une' or 'des'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • il y a: 'there is' or 'there are' in French
  • un, une: 'a', 'an' or 'one' in French
  • des: 'some' in French
  • il n'y a pas de, d': 'there isn't a/an' or 'there aren't any' in French

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • 'Il n'y a pas' can be followed by 'un, une' or 'des'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The sound-symbol correspondence [oi] is pronounced as in the verb 'voir' (to see). Numbers 1-31 in French can be tricky to remember and so they must be practised regularly.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'il y a'

'there is' or 'there are' in French. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: 'Il n'y a pas' can be followed by 'un, une' or 'des'. Correction: 'Il n'y a pas' is always followed by 'de' or 'd'', never 'un, une' or 'des'. For example: 'il y a DES professeurs' (there are some teachers), 'il n'y a pas DE professeurs' (there aren't any teachers).

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