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Where we go: 'aller' 1st person plural

Places and people: plural 'aller' and -ER present tense verbs

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils add the plural forms of 'aller' to their verb lexicon. They apply this when using à, 'en' and 'chez' for to' in different contexts. Pupils reactivate '-er verbs and mostly known vocabulary in extended reading and writing tasks about famous French people. [en,an] is revisited.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use 'nous allons' with the preposition 'à' to say and understand where we go.

Key Notes

  • The SSCs [an] and [en] make the same sound, as in 'enfant'.
  • 'Au', 'à la', 'à l'' and 'aux' all mean 'to the'. The one you choose depends on the type of noun which follows.
  • For masculine nouns (au), for feminine (à la), if it starts with a vowel (à l') and if it is plural (aux).
  • To say 'to' a town or city, we use the preposition 'à' on its own e.g. à Londres - to London.
  • The 1st person plural of 'aller' is 'nous allons' - we go, we are going. Due to liaison we pronounce the s of 'nous'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • [en/an]: [en] and [an] are identical sound-symbol correspondences which sound like the [en/an] in 'enfant'.
  • à: preposition meaning 'to, at'.
  • nous allons: French verb meaning 'we go' or 'we are going'.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • [en] and [an] are different sounds.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The SSCs [an] and [en] make the same sound, as in 'enfant'. 'Au', 'à la', 'à l'' and 'aux' all mean 'to the'. The one you choose depends on the type of noun which follows.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[en/an]'

[en] and [an] are identical sound-symbol correspondences which sound like the [en/an] in 'enfant'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: [en] and [an] are different sounds. Correction: [en] and [an] sound exactly the same as in 'enfant'.

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