On peut acheter : present tense modal verbs
Learning outcomes
I can use modals in the present tense to describe what we can, want and must do on a shopping trip.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [-aill-/-ail-].
- Year 11
- AQA
On peut acheter : present tense modal verbs
Learning outcomes
I can use modals in the present tense to describe what we can, want and must do on a shopping trip.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [-aill-/-ail-].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- To talk about what you can, know, have to, or want to do, use modal verbs: 'pouvoir', 'savoir', 'devoir', 'vouloir'.
- Modal verbs are usually followed by an infinitive.
- [-ill-/-ille] is pronounced as in 'fille', [-aill-/-ail] is pronounced as in 'taille'.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, e.g. 'must', 'can', 'want'
Common misconception
There is a French verb 'to can'.
The English idea of 'can' is translated in French by the verb 'pouvoir' meaning 'to be able to'.
Equipment
Students need a printed copy of task A1 (two slides to one sheet) per pair, and a pen of a different colour. Mini whiteboards and pens are also useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the modal verbs to their meanings
Q2.Which of the following are the correct translations of 'Je peux'?
Q3.Put the words in order to say, 'I haven't finished yet'.
Q4.How do you say 'I do horse riding' in French?
Q5.The English idea of 'can' is translated in French by the verb meaning 'to be able to'.
Q6.Match the verbs. They are all in the conditional tense.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Modal verbs are usually followed by an verb.
Q2.Finish the sentence with the correct form of the verb. Je veux
Q3.Match the forms of the verb 'devoir'.
