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Weekday routine: -er verbs singular and plural

Everyday life: -ER verbs in the present and past

Unit Summary

In this unit, knowledge of -er verbs in the present tense is embedded, and intonation and inversion questions with and without question words are revisited. Pupils contrast present and perfect tenses with 'avoir' for -er verbs, faire and dire. The SSCs um,un and -gn- are taught.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to identify and use -er verbs in the present tense to talk about everyday activities.

Key Notes

  • [um/un] sounds like 'un'.
  • -er verbs take the following endings in the present tense: je-e, tu-es, il/elle/on-e, nous-ons, vous-ez, ils/elles-ent.
  • 'à' + definite article combine to make au/à la/à l'/aux, depending on the gender, number and spelling of the noun.
  • Some verbs need a preposition in English, but not in French' e.g. 'chercher,' ('to look for'). Others need prepositions.
  • Verbs can be identified from their position and ending; look for the infinitive form in the dictionary.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • [um/un]: pronounced as in 'un'
  • verb: word that communicates actions or states

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • It is fine to use the infinitive next to the subject pronoun.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

[um/un] sounds like 'un'. -er verbs take the following endings in the present tense: je-e, tu-es, il/elle/on-e, nous-ons, vous-ez, ils/elles-ent.

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

pronounced as in 'un'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: It is fine to use the infinitive next to the subject pronoun. Correction: The infinitive is the dictionary form of the verb but verbs change ending to match their subject (I, you, she, he etc.). Regular -er verbs always add the same set of endings.

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