Language learning: -re verbs like 'prendre' 3rd person plural
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use verbs like 'prendre' in the 3rd persons to talk about learning a language.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [r] is pronounced as in 'rue', in the back of your throat to make a raspy sound, which is different to English 'r'.
- To make the third person plural of verbs like 'prendre', add the ending -ent to the stem 'prenn' - 'ils/elles prennent'.
- 'Prend' is pronounced as in 'enfant', a nasal vowel, whereas 'prennent' is an oral vowel because of the double 'n'.
Keywords
[r] - pronounced as in 'rue'
Prennent - part of the verb 'prendre', meaning '(they) take'
Common misconception
The 3rd persons singular and plural of 'prendre' sound the same, both end with silent letters.
The pronunciation of 'prend' and 'prennent' is different. 'Prend' contains [en] like in 'enfant' whereas 'prennent' is an oral vowel.
Teacher tip
Don't be afraid to overexaggerate the difference between pronunciation of the different verb forms of 'prendre' and encourage students to do the same in their speaking. Activity C5 could continue if students need more practice, either with physical dice or an online dice generator.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French and English.
to learn, learning
to understand, understanding
to do, doing; to make, making
to live, living
to take, taking
to travel, travelling
Q2.Order the days of the week correctly.
Q3.'J'habite près de la ville'. Choose the correct translation.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'on Saturdays, I play the guitar'.
Q5.Write in English: 'le magasin est loin du parc'.
Q6.Write in French: 'she plays the piano'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which verb forms are pronounced exactly the same?
Q2.Which French adverb includes the [r] sound?
Q3.Write in French: 'they (m) learn'.
Q4.Write in French: 'they (f) understand'.
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