Childhood: then and now: key - RE and -IR verbs in the imperfect tense
Learning outcomes
I can describe things now compared to how they used to be in childhood.
I can distinguish between [ou] and [u].
Childhood: then and now: key - RE and -IR verbs in the imperfect tense
Learning outcomes
I can describe things now compared to how they used to be in childhood.
I can distinguish between [ou] and [u].
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Key learning points
- [ou] is pronounced as in 'nous'.
- [u] is pronounced as in 'tu'.
- Use 'un an' to count years + 'une année' to describe events or duration within a year.
- Use 'ans' with 'avoir' to describe age e.g. 'J'ai douze ans' and 'Quel âge as-tu ?' to ask someone's age.
- To form the imperfect tense (all verb groups), take the nous form of the present tense, remove –ons, add -ais or -ait.
Keywords
Imperfect tense - tense used to describe how things were or used to be in the past
Common misconception
The imperfect tense formation is different for ir/re verbs.
The imperfect tense is formed exactly the same way as with -er verbs. Take the present tense nous form, remove -ons and add the imperfect endings.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to do with religion.
faith
non-religiousness
Muslim
Christian
Jewish
God
Q2.Match the nous form of these verbs.
we build
we think about
we react
we drink
we sell
we take