Mes études : present and future, picture task (AQA)
I can refer to present and future situations in the context of my studies using a range of verbs followed by the infinitive.
- Year 11
- AQA
Mes études : present and future, picture task (AQA)
I can refer to present and future situations in the context of my studies using a range of verbs followed by the infinitive.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- To form the 2-verb future, use part of the verb 'aller' in the present tense plus the infinitive.
- Conjugate the 1-verb future of -er verbs by adding the endings -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont to the infinitive.
- The future stems for ‘aller’, ‘avoir’, ‘être’ and ‘faire’ are: ir-, aur-, ser- and fer-.
- Some verbs require 'à' or 'de' before an infinitive, e.g. 'arriver à', 'éviter de'.
Keywords
Infinitive - a form of the verb giving its general meaning
1-verb future - a form of verb used to express what will happen
Common misconception
All verbs use their infinitive to form the stem in the future tense.
There are key irregular verb stems to learn for the future tense. Confident use of these verbs will add greatly to overall accuracy and help students to express themselves confidently in the future tense.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the future tense endings to the infinitive.
Q2.Put the words in order to say what you will do.
Q3.Match the parts of the verb 'aller'.
Q4.Put the words in order to say what you are going to study.
Q5.Give the English for 'J'irai'.
Q6.What is French for the high school final exam?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Translate 'nous allons travailler en Italie.'
Q2.Translate 'She is going to go to France.'
Q3.Insert the missing word. I will finish my homework this evening. Je mes devoirs ce soir.
Q4.Match the future tense verbs.
