Ask others: -er verbs 2nd persons singular and plural
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can ask and answer questions in the 2nd person singular and plural verb forms, using a range of -er verbs.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The 1st person singular of the verb is the 'je' form, the verb ends in -e.
- The 1st person plural of the verb is the 'nous' form, the verb ends in -ons.
- The 2nd person singular of the verb is the 'tu' form, the verb ends in -es.
- The 2nd person plural of the verb is the 'vous' form, the verb ends in -ez.
- To turn a statement into a question, you raise your voice at the end. This is called intonation.
Keywords
2nd person singular - the 'tu' form of the verb
2nd person plural - the 'vous' form of the verb
Common misconception
When forming questions, we have to translate 'do you' into French.
There is no phrase for 'do you' in French; we can use intonation instead to form questions.
Teacher tip
Task B1 is quite a quick writing task to prepare for the next one, so it would work really well to get students to do this on mini whiteboards.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French subject pronouns below to the correct English equivalents.
I
you (singular)
we
you (plural)
Q2.Match the French -er verbs to the correct English translations.
to play, playing
to sing, singing
to stay, staying
to watch, watching
to listen, listen
to study, studying
Q3.What is another way of referring to the 'je' and 'nous' form of verbs?
Q4.Which pronouns are the 2nd persons singular and plural forms of the verb?
Q5.Which of these -er verbs are in their 'vous' form?
Q6.Which letters in the following sentence are SFCs? 'Le chat aime marcher dans le parc.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French nouns below to the correct English translations.
the reason
the window
the room
the door
the shirt
the class
Q2.What are the verb endings for the 1st persons singular and plural of -er verbs?
Q3.Complete the following sentence. The subject pronouns 'tu' and 'vous' both mean '__________' in English.
Q4.Match each French subject pronoun to the correct sentence ending.
écoute le chanteur.
marches à la maison.
chantons à l'école.
organisez une fête.
Q5.Read the following French sentences, then match up the correct halves of the English translations:
'J'écoute la radio.' | 'Tu écoutes la chanteuse.' | 'Nous écoutons le prof.' | 'Vous écoutez Maman.'
to the radio
to the singer.
to the teacher.
to mum.
Q6.Match the French sentences below to the correct English translations.
Are you (all) asking for a dog for Christmas?
You are (all) asking for a dog for Christmas.
Are you organising a party.
You organise a party.
Are you (all) watching TV?
You are (all) watching TV.
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