Year 7 - French
What people do: 'en', meaning 'in' and 'by'
Activities: singular verbs in the present tense
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils revisit the verb faire, with meanings other than 'do' or 'make'. Pupils use singular forms of -er verbs with new high frequency vocabulary to talk about activities. They use two-verb structures with 'aimer' and practise the sound spelling links ch, ç, ai, oi, -tion and -ien.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use 'en' to say 'in' or 'by' and 'faire' for different activities in the present tense.
Key Notes
- [ç/c] is pronounced as in 'ici'.
- Use context to work out the meanings of words with more than one meaning.
- 'En' means 'in' and 'by'.
- 'Faire' means 'to do/make' but has a number of additional meanings.
Vocabulary To Learn
- [ç/c]: pronounced as in 'ici'
- en: in/by
- faire: to do, to make, to go
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- 'En' always means 'in'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
[ç/c] is pronounced as in 'ici'. Use context to work out the meanings of words with more than one meaning.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[ç/c]'
pronounced as in 'ici'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: 'En' always means 'in'. Correction: Many words in French have more than one meaning. 'En' means 'in' and 'by'.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Actions towards others: Malala, singular -er verbs with preposition 'à' Study Guide
- Actions: singular -er verbs in simple present and present continuous Study Guide
- What people do: 'faire', meaning 'go' Study Guide
- What people do: regular singular -er verbs Study Guide
- What people like doing: 2-verb phrases with 'aimer' Study Guide
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