Des histoires diverses : Present tense with 'depuis'
Learning outcomes
I can understand different life experiences of people living in countries where French is spoken.
I can recognise, write and pronounce the sound [ui].
- Year 10
- AQA
Des histoires diverses : Present tense with 'depuis'
Learning outcomes
I can understand different life experiences of people living in countries where French is spoken.
I can recognise, write and pronounce the sound [ui].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- 'Depuis' can mean 'since' or 'for' in English.
- To talk about something that started in the past but continues today, we use the present tense + 'depuis'.
- The SSC [ui] in 'depuis' sounds like 'huit'.
- It's important to pay attention to French sounds and pronunciation rules such as liaison as you read aloud.
Keywords
Depuis - for, since
[ui] - as pronounced in 'huit'
Liaison - pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a word starting with a vowel follows
Common misconception
When using 'depuis' (for, since), sentences are framed in the past in French.
In French, when using 'depuis' to describe an action that started in the past but continues today, frame the sentence in the present tense.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French words with their English meanings.
Q2.Match the parts of 'avoir' with the subject pronouns.
Q3.Write the past participle of 'écrire.
Q4.Which word is missing from this French sentence? 'Nous écrit une lettre au Président.' We wrote a letter to the President.
Q5.Which verb is used as the auxiliary verb with 'aller' in the perfect tense?
Q6.Which translations can be correct for this sentence? 'J'ai choisi d'aller à l'université en octobre.'
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is meant by the term 'liaison' in French phonics?
Q2.Match the French words with their English translations.
