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Challenges with a new language: plural -re verbs like 'lire'

Language learning: plural -RE verbs in the present

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils consolidate and extend their knowledge of -re verbs, examining verbs like entendre, lire and écrire in the present tense. Verbs with à or de before a noun are also revisited together with intonation and inversion question formation with and without question words.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use verbs like 'lire' in all forms of the present tense to talk about a school trip.

Key Notes

  • [y] is pronounced as in 'y' and [oy] is pronounced as in 'envoyer'.
  • Verbs like 'lire' add -s to the stem before adding the regular endings -ons, -ez and -ent.
  • The 's' is pronounced in the plural forms of the verb but is a silent final consonant at the end of 'je' and 'tu' forms.
  • The verbs 'traduire', 'conduire', 'interdire' and 'dire' follow the same pattern except for the exception 'vous dites'.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • [y]: pronounced as in 'y'
  • [oy]: pronounced as in 'envoyer'

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The verbs 'traduire', 'conduire', 'interdire' and 'dire' follow exactly the same pattern as 'lire' in the present tense.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

[y] is pronounced as in 'y' and [oy] is pronounced as in 'envoyer'. Verbs like 'lire' add -s to the stem before adding the regular endings -ons, -ez and -ent.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[y]'

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

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: The verbs 'traduire', 'conduire', 'interdire' and 'dire' follow exactly the same pattern as 'lire' in the present tense. Correction: The verbs 'traduire', 'conduire', 'interdire' and 'dire' follow exactly the same pattern as 'lire' in the present tense with one important exception. The 2nd person plural form of 'dire' is 'dites'.

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