Ask where: 'vas', intonation questions with 'où', 'comment', 'quand'
Learning outcomes
I can use singular forms of 'aller' to ask and answer questions about where, when and how I and others go.
I can distinguish between the sounds [ou] and [u].
Ask where: 'vas', intonation questions with 'où', 'comment', 'quand'
Learning outcomes
I can use singular forms of 'aller' to ask and answer questions about where, when and how I and others go.
I can distinguish between the sounds [ou] and [u].
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Key learning points
- The sound symbol correspondences [ou] and [u] sound similar but they are different so it is important to practise them.
- The singular forms of 'aller' (to go, going) are je vais (I go) tu vas (you go) and il, elle va (he, she goes).
- We can use question words like 'où ?' to form intonation questions. In French the question word goes after the verb.
- To say 'to go by' + transport in French we use 'aller' with 'en' + noun, for example 'je vais en train' (I go by train).
Keywords
[ou] - Sounds like the [ou] in 'nous', meaning 'we' in French.
[u] - Sounds like the [u] in 'tu', meaning you (singular) in French.
Tu vas - French verb meaing 'you go, you are going'.
En - Preposition meaning 'by' when placed between the verb 'aller' and a mode of transport e.g. je vais en train (I go by train).
Common misconception
'Ou' means 'or' and 'where' in French.
'Ou' without an accent means 'or' and 'où' with an accent means 'where'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
I go, I am going
he goes, he is going
she goes, she is going
where?
when?
what?
how?
who?
how much? how many?
très grand.
assez jeunes
un peu petit.
sage.
si strict.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Where?
When?
How?
I go, I am going
you (singular) go, you are going
he goes, he is going
she goes, she is going
en avion.
en bateau.
en voiture.
en bus.
Do you have a reason?
Does he think that you are going to Paris?
Is he going to the park with her?
When do I ask?
Is she going by car?
Are you listening to the teacher?