On peut acheter : present tense modal verbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use modals in the present tense to describe what we can, want and must do on a shopping trip.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- To talk about what you can, know, have to, or want to do, use modal verbs: 'pouvoir', 'savoir', 'devoir', 'vouloir'.
- Modal verbs are usually followed by an infinitive.
- [-ill-/-ille] is pronounced as in 'fille', [-aill-/-ail] is pronounced as in 'taille'.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, e.g. 'must', 'can', 'want'
Common misconception
There is a French verb 'to can'.
The English idea of 'can' is translated in French by the verb 'pouvoir' meaning 'to be able to'.
Teacher tip
Teachers might adapt task A1 by freezing the whiteboard and calling out the English verbs to the class instead of clicking through the slides. B2 has two versions. Option 2 gives extra support by including the first letter of some words in the task. Option 1 only is filmed.
Equipment
Students need a printed copy of task A1 (two slides to one sheet) per pair, and a pen of a different colour. Mini whiteboards and pens are also useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the modal verbs to their meanings
to want
to be able to, can
to know
to have to, must
Q2.Which of the following are the correct translations of 'Je peux'?
Q3.Put the words in order to say, 'I haven't finished yet'.
Q4.How do you say 'I do horse riding' in French?
Q5.The English idea of 'can' is translated in French by the verb meaning 'to be able to'.
Q6.Match the verbs. They are all in the conditional tense.
he / she / we would have
he / she / we would do
he / she / we would be
he / she / we would go
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Modal verbs are usually followed by an verb.
Q2.Finish the sentence with the correct form of the verb. Je veux
Q3.Match the forms of the verb 'devoir'.
dois
doit
devons
devez
doivent
Q4.Put the words in the correct order to say that you can't swim.
Q5.What is 'un pantalon de marque'?
Q6.In terms of pronunciation, which is the odd one out?
To help you plan your 11 French lesson on: On peut acheter : present tense modal verbs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 11 French lesson on: On peut acheter : present tense modal verbs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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