Year 7 - French
What you do with others: -er verbs and favourite things
Activities: plural verbs in the present tense
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils apply and extend their verb knowledge to include the plural forms of '-er' verbs.With new high frequency vocabulary they talk, ask and answer questions about a broader range of activities in and out of school and in holiday activities. They revisit sound spelling links, a and i.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to ask and answer questions about favourite things and use singular and 'nous' form present -er verbs to say what you do with others.
Key Notes
- Spelling words accurately in French is tricky and needs regular practice.
- To say 'she/he' + verb in French, the verb often ends in -e.
- To say 'we' + verb in French, the verb usually ends in -ons.
- 'Préféré(e)' means favourite in French and has an extra -e added at the end when describing a feminine noun.
- When listening in French, taking brief notes of key words in English and/or using a support grid can help understanding.
Vocabulary To Learn
- il: The subject pronoun for 'he' in French.
- elle: The subject pronoun for 'she' in French.
- nous: The subject pronoun for 'we' in French.
- adjective: Word that gives information about a noun.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Préféré(e) is often spelt wrong, with not enough, or indeed too many accents!
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Spelling words accurately in French is tricky and needs regular practice. To say 'she/he' + verb in French, the verb often ends in -e.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'il'
The subject pronoun for 'he' in French. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Préféré(e) is often spelt wrong, with not enough, or indeed too many accents! Correction: 'Préféré' is favourite in its masculine form. The e that is added in the feminine form does not have an accent; 'préférée'.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Ask others: -er verbs 2nd persons singular and plural Study Guide
- Talk about what others do: -er verbs 3rd persons singular and plural Study Guide
- Talk to others: -er verbs 2nd persons singular and plural Study Guide
- Understand what others do: -er verbs 3rd persons singular and plural Study Guide
- What you do with others: -er verbs 1st persons singular and plural Study Guide
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