What is it? C'est and liaison
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use c'est to identify things when I speak and write.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- C'est means 'it is' or it's and usually has a silent-final consonant.
- C'est can be used with any singular noun and its indefinite article to state what something is.
- When c'est is followed by 'un' or 'une' the 't' is pronounced; this is an example of liaison.
Keywords
C'est - two words 'ce, c' and 'est' meaning 'it is' or 'it's' in French
Liaison - pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a word starting with a vowel follows
Common misconception
The 't' in c'est is always a silent-final consonant.
The 't' in c'est is pronounced if it is followed by a word beginning with a vowel like 'un' or 'une'.
Teacher tip
It is good to underline the importance of correct pronunciation in this lesson. Children like the challenge of 'sounding French' and applying the rule of 'liaison' helps them to do this. For additional challenge in Task B2 teachers may suggest pupils turn away and write the meanings.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following letters is a vowel?
Q2.A silent final consonant (SFC) is a silent letter at the of a word.
Q3.What is different about French nouns compared to English nouns? Choose two answers.
Q4.Say the words 'un' and 'une' aloud. What do 'un' and 'une' mean in English?
Q5.Match the French to the English.
a cuddly toy
a game
a pen
a ball
an exercise book
a bag
Q6.Answer this question: C'est une orange ?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What does 'c'est' mean in English?
Q2.Match the French to the English.
It's an exercise book.
It's Monday.
It's tall.
It's a bottle.
It's a bag.
It's a pen.
Q3.When do you pronounce the 't' in 'c'est'?
Q4.In which of the following sentences would you pronounce the 't' in 'c'est'?
Q5.Pronouncing a usually silent final consonant when a word starting with a vowel follows is called:
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