Des histoires diverses : Present tense with 'depuis'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand different life experiences of people living in countries where French is spoken.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- 'Depuis' can mean 'since' or 'for' in English.
- To talk about something that started in the past but continues today, we use the present tense + 'depuis'.
- The SSC [ui] in 'depuis' sounds like 'huit'.
- It's important to pay attention to French sounds and pronunciation rules such as liaison as you read aloud.
Keywords
Depuis - for, since
[ui] - as pronounced in 'huit'
Liaison - pronouncing a usually silent final consonant because a word starting with a vowel follows
Common misconception
When using 'depuis' (for, since), sentences are framed in the past in French.
In French, when using 'depuis' to describe an action that started in the past but continues today, frame the sentence in the present tense.
Teacher tip
Practice task B2 has Option 1 (Higher version) and Option 2 (Foundation version). The version that is filmed is the Higher version so you may wish to pause the video here and direct each student to complete the task version appropriate to their level.
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Mini whiteboard and pen.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French words with their English meanings.
hope
chance, opportunity
to live, living
floor
for, since
Q2.Match the parts of 'avoir' with the subject pronouns.
ai
as
a
avons
avez
ont
Q3.Write the past participle of 'écrire.
Q4.Which word is missing from this French sentence? 'Nous écrit une lettre au Président.' We wrote a letter to the President.
Q5.Which verb is used as the auxiliary verb with 'aller' in the perfect tense?
Q6.Which translations can be correct for this sentence? 'J'ai choisi d'aller à l'université en octobre.'
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is meant by the term 'liaison' in French phonics?
Q2.Match the French words with their English translations.
help
right
delay
length, duration
heavy
except
Q3.Which tense should be used when writing or saying a sentence about how long you have been doing something?
Q4.Which verb phrase is missing from this sentence? ' la nouvelle saison depuis juillet.' I have been waiting for the new season since July.
Q5.'Mettre' means to put or to put on. Complete this sentence: ' mon manteau.' I have already put my coat on.
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