La diversité culturelle : regular present tense
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use the present tense of -er, -ir and the four groups of -re verbs in the context of cultural events in France.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The three infinitive endings in French are -er, -ir and -re.
- Regular verbs follow a common and consistent pattern when conjugated.
- The four groups of -re verbs are: verbs like 'entendre', like 'prendre', like 'traduire' and verbs like 'écrire'.
- 'Connaitre' is conjugated in the present tense as: connais, connais, connait, connaissons, connaissez, connaissent.
Keywords
Regular verb - a verb that follows a consistent and predictable pattern when conjugated
Common misconception
There are two present tenses in French, simple present and present continuous, like English.
There is only one present tense in French, which is used to communicate both English present tenses. For example, 'je joue au foot' can be translated as both I play football and I am playing football.
Teacher tip
Tasks A2a and C2a each have two options. Option 1 is aimed at the majority of students and contains greater challenge. Option 2 is aimed at students who may require greater support in completing the task.
Equipment
A mini whiteboard and pen, as well as pen and paper for making notes, would be useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is the correct present tense form of the verb respecter (to respect) for je (I)?
Q2.Match each French word to its correct English meaning.
principal
single ticket
return ticket
application (for an appliance)
camping
Alps
Q3.Match the IR verb comprendre (to understand) to the subject pronouns.
comprends
comprend
comprenons
comprenez
comprennent
Q4.'Je reste' means I stay. How do you say 'I am staying'?
Q5.What is the imperative mood used for?
Q6.What is the correct present tense form of retourner (to return) for 'nous'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is NOT a regular French verb ending?
Q2.Match the French words to their English meanings.
teenager
drink
religion
French-speaking
Easter
Q3.How many present tenses are there in French?
Q4.Which is the correct conjugation of connaître for 'vous'?
Q5.What is the present tense form of respecter (to respect) for ils?
Answer with one word only.
Q6.What makes the verb prendre different from regular -RE verbs like entendre?
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