En ligne : Impersonal and modal verbs, conversation (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use impersonal and modal verbs to support my discussion of the positives and risks of life online, and how to stay safe online.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- 'Il est', 'il fait', 'il y a' and 'il faut' are common impersonal verbs.
- Impersonal verbs 'il vaut mieux' (it's better) and 'ça vaut la peine de' (it's worth) are followed by the infinitive.
- To talk about what you can, know, have to, or want to do, use modal verbs: 'pouvoir', 'savoir', 'devoir', 'vouloir'.
- If modal verbs are followed by another verb, it must be in the infinitive form.
- The past participles of the four modal verbs are: 'dû', 'pu', 'voulu' and 'su'. They are used with 'avoir'.
Keywords
Impersonal verb - a verb that doesn't refer to a particular person or thing, and whose subject is most often 'il' (it)
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive, e.g. 'must', 'can', 'want'
Common misconception
There is a direct translation in French of the English verbs 'must' and 'can'.
The idea of 'must' is conveyed by the verb 'devoir' (to have to do something). 'Can' is expressed with 'pouvoir' (to be able to do something).
Teacher tip
It is useful for students to have a list of topic-related questions to hand when taking part in task C3. Alternatively, a list of questions displayed on the board during the task would also be helpful.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Elle est une ressource '. Choose the correct adjective.
Q2.Match the French and English.
comment, remark
screen
weather report
advert
network
flight
Q3.Match the French and English.
to improve, improving
to click, clicking
to draw, drawing
to bully, harass
to protect, protecting
to charge, charging
Q4.Order the words to say: 'I downloaded the app and I am going to save the messages'.
Q5.Write in English: 'Tu as utilisé l'appareil ?'.
Q6.Write in French: 'he sold the vehicle'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct translation for 'contenir'.
Q2.Match the French and English.
it is
there is, there are
it is (weather)
it's necessary
it's better
it's worth
Q3.Match the French and English.
to know how
to have to, must
to want
knew how to
had to
was able to
Q4.Write in French: 'I can listen'.
Q5.Write in French: 'she must order'.
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