Questions about others: verbs 'sortir', 'venir' and two-verb inversion questions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the singular forms of the verbs 'venir' and 'sortir' and I can use inversion to ask questions about others in French.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound [è/ê] is pronounced as in the word tête.
- 'Je viens', 'tu viens' and 'il, elle vient' are singular forms of the -ir verb 'venir'.
- 'Je sors', 'tu sors' and 'il, elle sort' are singular forms of the -ir verb 'sortir'.
- For a 'yes/no' or closed inversion question in French, swap the subject and the verb (e.g. Sors-tu ce soir ?)
- A two-verb inversion question follows this word order: pronoun + verb + infinitive (e.g. Aimes-tu sortir ?)
Keywords
[è/ê] - pronounced as in tête
Venir - -ir verb meaning'to come, coming'
Sortir - -ir verb meaning 'to go out, going out'
Two-verb inversion - an inversion question using a two-verb structure: pronoun + verb + infinitive (e.g. 'Aimes-tu sortir ?')
Common misconception
The accents é and è are pronounced the same in French and can be written interchangably.
It is essential to write an accent accurately as the accents é and è are pronounced differently. É is pronounced as in the word 'écrire' and è is pronounced as in the word 'trés'.
Teacher tip
In questions D2, as an extension activity, ask pupils to ask and answer the questions to each other. This will allow for further speaking practice and for pupils to explore multiple answers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French and the English.
Q2.Match the high-frequency words.
Q3.Choose the correct meaning.
Q4.Which of the following is an inversion question?
Q5.Choose the correct translation: 'Elle aime apprendre l'anglais.'
Q6.Translate into French: 'She takes the train.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words have the [è/ê] sound?
Q2.Match the French and the English.
Q3.Add the correct ending: je vien_
Q4.Add the correct ending: il sor_
Q5.Translate: she is coming.
Q6.Change this statement into an inversion question: tu aimes sortir.
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