School life in France
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand and use verbs like 'choisir' in the 'tu' and 'il, elle' forms to discuss what you and others do at school.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The SSC [y] sounds different to the English [y] and is pronounced as in 'physique' and 'style'.
- Verbs like choisir (to choose, choosing) form another group of -IR verbs, including 'remplir' (to fill) and 'réussir'.
- To say 'you' (singular) with a verb like choisir, remove the -IR from the infinitive and add -is: tu choisis.
- This is the same ending as the 'je' form of verbs like 'choisir'.
- The French school system is different to the English. For example, you don't wear school uniform.
Keywords
[y] - sound-symbol correspondence like the [y] sound in 'physique'
Choisir - French verb meaning to choose, choosing
Common misconception
All school systems are roughly the same.
School systems around the world can be quite different. For example in France you don't go to school on a Wednesday afternoon and you don't wear school uniform!
Teacher tip
If there is time it would be interesting for pupils to discuss the differences and the similarities between the French and the English school systems at the end of this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following 'er' verbs to their translation.
Q2.What does the word 'qui' mean?
Q3.Put the words in the correct order to make the following sentence. 'Petanque' is a popular game in France.
Q4.Je l'examen. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
Q5.Match the days of the week.
Q6.What can the pronouns 'nous' and 'on' both mean?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the stages of school life into the correct order.
Q2.Which verb describes what happens to students in France who are not ready to move up to the next academic year?
Q3.What is the name of the school leaving exam taken, around the age of 18, in France?
Q4.School life in France can be different to school life in England. Which of these statements about French schools are true?
Q5.Put the words in order to make the following sentence. 'At high school you study for the bac. If you pass, you can go to university.'
Q6.Which of the following is the 'tu' form of the verb 'choisir'?
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