Montréal, une ville francophone : the imperative
I can use regular and irregular imperative forms to give directions, instructions and make suggestions when exploring a Francophone city.
- Year 11
- AQA
Montréal, une ville francophone : the imperative
I can use regular and irregular imperative forms to give directions, instructions and make suggestions when exploring a Francophone city.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec in Canada. It is a bilingual city.
- When giving directions or instructions to a stranger, use the formal imperative 'vous' form.
- [oi] sounds like 'trois' and [oy] sounds like 'envoyer'
- ‘Être’ is irregular in the imperative. The 'tu' form is 'sois' and the 'vous' form is 'soyez'.
Keywords
Imperative - a mood used to tell somebody to do something or give instructions or commands.
Common misconception
A subject pronoun or noun is always required when using a verb in French.
When using the imperative, neither subject pronoun nor noun is required. Match the spelling of the verb to the person or people who are being instructed.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen, plus pen and paper are useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following European countries are Francophone?
Q2.Translate this sentence using the words below to help you. 'Brussels is a francophone town as most of the inhabitants speak French'.
Q3.Match the places in a town.
Q4.'Inclure' is a close cognate. Can you work out what it means in English?
Q5.The imperative is a verb that’s used to give ...
Q6.Which of the sentences would you use to suggest to your friends that you go to town together?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements about Montreal are true?
Q2.If you are telling one of your friends what to do, which of these sentences could you use?
Q3.Tell your friends what to do. Match the imperatives!
