Un pays francophone : present tense, prepositions 'à', 'de' and 'en'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe a Francophone country and demonstrate understanding of differences between Francophone countries.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- There are many 'Francophone' (French-speaking) countries to explore around the world.
- The prepositions à, de and en have many different functions and context must be used when translating into English.
- It is helpful to reference Francophone countries whenever possible in writing and speaking.
Keywords
Preposition - a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
Common misconception
The ideas 'to', 'in', 'of' always have the same translation in French.
Prepositions are tricky to master in another language. Students should be given plenty of practice of 'à', 'en' and 'de' to see how their use varies according to context.
Teacher tip
For Task B2 pupils write about life in Quebec or other French-speaking region. There is plenty of online content on aspects of the Quebec Winter Carnival– Bonhomme Carnaval, parades, ice sculptures, canoe race, snow bath and 'tire d'érable', the candy made by pouring hot maple syrup onto snow.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens would be useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which preposition should be used before a feminine country to mean 'to' or 'in'?
Q2.Which preposition is used before a city or town to mean 'to' or 'in'?
Q3.Complete the definition: Francophone means speaking ...
Q4.Match the verb forms and translations.
I will do, make
you will do, make
he, she will do, make
I will be
you will be
he, she will be
Q5.Translate: We like living in Brussels in Belgium.
Q6.Match the English and French vocabulary.
gap
sand
agreement
soldier
tower, turn, tour
poor
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct French translation for 'gold'.
Q2.Choose the correct translation for 'to him' in French.
Q3.What is the name of the Quebecois speciality consisting of chips, cheese and gravy?
Q4.Translate: I come from Berlin, the German capital.
Q5.Translate into English - tu feras de ton mieux de visiter un pays francophone.
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