Des plats typiques : use of 'y' and 'en'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise a range of typical French foods and dishes and can use 'y' and 'en' with correct word order.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [y] sounds like 'y' in 'physique'
- Y can replace the object of a verb followed by à e.g. elle y a pensé.
- We do not use 'y' for people. We use pronouns in this case e.g. Je pense à lui.
- Il y en a means 'there is/are some'. It can also be used in the past tense: il y en avait and the future: il y en aura.
Keywords
Y - indirect object pronoun meaning ‘there’ and '(to, about, in) it'
En - indirect object pronoun meaning 'of it/them' used to replace 'de + noun'
Common misconception
In the perfect tense, the pronouns y and en go before the past participle.
Both y and en go before the auxiliary verb in the perfect tense e.g. il y est allé, il en a mangé.
Teacher tip
Learning cycle 2 practises y and en in more depth. It is useful for foundation students to recognise the general use of these pronouns and, in particular, the set phrase 'il y en a'. Teachers may wish to adapt the practice tasks in this cycle or spend more time on vocabulary practice instead.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which pronoun can replace 'à + place'?
Q2.The pronoun replaces 'de + noun'.
Q3.Match the vocabulary together.
chocolate
chips
vegetables
quantity
Q4.Which word is the French for 'to weigh, weighing'.
Q5.Which statements are correct relating to uncountable nouns e.g. eau, riz?
Q6.Create a sentence with these words.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words in French contain [y]?
Q2.Complete the sentence: 'Y' can replace the object of a verb introduced by .
Q3.Choose the correct possible pronouns. Tu penses à ...
Q4.Put this sentence into the correct order.
Q5.Match the phrase to the tense.
there will be some
there was/were some
there is/are some
Q6.Match the vocabulary together.
to cry, crying
apprenticeship
to have earned, having earned
streaming
advert
establishment
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