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Un pays francophone : present tense, prepositions 'à', 'de' and 'en'
I can describe a Francophone country and demonstrate understanding of differences between Francophone countries.
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Un pays francophone : present tense, prepositions 'à', 'de' and 'en'
I can describe a Francophone country and demonstrate understanding of differences between Francophone countries.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- There are many 'Francophone' (French-speaking) countries to explore around the world.
- The prepositions à, de and en have many different functions and context must be used when translating into English.
- It is helpful to reference Francophone countries whenever possible in writing and speaking.
Keywords
Preposition - a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
Common misconception
The ideas 'to', 'in', 'of' always have the same translation in French.
Prepositions are tricky to master in another language. Students should be given plenty of practice of 'à', 'en' and 'de' to see how their use varies according to context.
For Task B2 pupils write about life in Quebec or other French-speaking region. There is plenty of online content on aspects of the Quebec Winter Carnival– Bonhomme Carnaval, parades, ice sculptures, canoe race, snow bath and 'tire d'érable', the candy made by pouring hot maple syrup onto snow.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens would be useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which preposition should be used before a feminine country to mean 'to' or 'in'?
Which preposition should be used before a feminine country to mean 'to' or 'in'?
à
au
à la
de
Q2.Which preposition is used before a city or town to mean 'to' or 'in'?
Which preposition is used before a city or town to mean 'to' or 'in'?
au
à la
de
Q3.Complete the definition: Francophone means speaking ...
Complete the definition: Francophone means speaking ...
Q4.Match the verb forms and translations.
Match the verb forms and translations.
Q5.Translate: We like living in Brussels in Belgium.
Translate: We like living in Brussels in Belgium.
Q6.Match the English and French vocabulary.
Match the English and French vocabulary.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct French translation for 'gold'.
Choose the correct French translation for 'gold'.
contraire
paix
sable
état
Q2.Choose the correct translation for 'to him' in French.
Choose the correct translation for 'to him' in French.
à eux
à moi
à elle
à nous
Q3.What is the name of the Quebecois speciality consisting of chips, cheese and gravy?
What is the name of the Quebecois speciality consisting of chips, cheese and gravy?
Q4.Translate: I come from Berlin, the German capital.
Translate: I come from Berlin, the German capital.
Q5.Translate into English - tu feras de ton mieux de visiter un pays francophone.
Translate into English - tu feras de ton mieux de visiter un pays francophone.
