On est prêt à tout : avant de, après avoir
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can complete a photo description task and accurately translate complex sentences using prepositions into French and into English, in the context of taking exams.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Including structures such as avant de + infinitive and après avoir + past participle enhances complexity.
- Cognates help us understand the context of longer texts. Be aware of 'false friends' which don't carry the same meaning.
- Pay attention to 'little words' when translating into French, e.g. avant must be followed by 'de' before the infinitive.
- Account for every word when translating from French, but remember there might be a different number of words in English.
Keywords
Preposition - a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
Common misconception
There are always the same number of words used when translating between languages.
As languages are complex, many ideas are expressed differently in different languages. When translating, more or fewer words might be needed to convey the information e.g. avant de passer un examan - before sitting an exam.
Teacher tip
Task B3 has two options. Option 1 is intended for the majority of students. Option 2 is intended for students requiring extra support. Option 1 is included in the video.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the ordinal numbers in the correct order.
Q2.What are 'faux amis'?
Q3.Match the words to their meanings.
this
that
that (shortened form)
Q4.Which word means 'to improve'?
Q5.Match the colours.
black
green
yellow
orange
brown
blue
Q6.Which is the correct translation of 'au premier plan'?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What acronym can you use to help you describe a photo?
Q2.Match the example to the 'hint'. PALM in an acronym which will help you describe a photo.
Sur la photo, au premier plan, on peut voir cinq élèves.
Ils sont en train de manger.
Je pense qu’ils sont au collège.
À mon avis, les élèves sont contents.
Q3.Match the structures.
without + verb
before + verb
for/in order + verb
Q4.Chose the correct past participle to fill the gap. Après être ___________ en retard, elle a complété le contrôle
Q5.Put the words in the correct order to get some advice on taking an exam.
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