Refugees in France: reflexive pronouns 'me' and 'te'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use direct object and reflexive pronouns to talk about life as a refugee.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [gn] is pronounced as in 'ligne'. [j/soft g] is pronounced as in 'jour'.
- 'g' is hard before 'a', 'o', 'u', 'r', 'l' and 'm'. 'g' is soft before 'e', 'i' and 'y'.
- When ‘me’ or ‘you’ is the direct object of a verb, we use the direct object pronouns 'me' and 'te' before the verb.
- Sometimes, the ‘doer’ (subject) and the ‘receiver’ (object) is the same (myself/yourself). These are reflexive pronouns.
- Use 'me and 'te' as reflexive pronouns in French. Shorten them to m', t' before a vowel or silent 'h'.
Keywords
Reflexive pronoun - used to indicate doing something to yourself, words like ‘myself’ and ‘yourself’
Common misconception
'Me' and 'te' are always the direct object pronouns 'me' and 'you'.
'Me' and 'te' are used as direct object pronouns but also the reflexive pronouns meaning 'myself' and yourself'.
Teacher tip
Teachers are advised to read through the lesson carefully, as it may be a sensitive topic to some students, possibly even directly affecting some students.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'always'?
Q2.Which sentences correctly translate 'What is your name?'.
Q3.Match the French and English.
Q4.Match the French and English.
Q5.Write in English: 'il y a beaucoup de montagnes'.
Q6.Write in French: 'the children are ill'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.In French, [g] is soft before ...
Q2.Match the sentence halves.
Q3.Write in French: 'you get up'.
Q4.Write in French: 'I ask you'.
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