Vive la République : present tense, prepositions 'à' and 'de'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise and use verbs followed by prepositions in the context of exploring activities across France.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Use 'jouer à' to talk about playing sports and 'jouer de' to talk about playing instruments.
- 'À' combines with 'le'/'les' to form 'au'/'aux' and 'de' combines with 'le'/'les' to form 'du'/'des.'
- The 'x' at the end of 'aux' creates liaison before a vowel.
- Some verbs require 'à' or 'de' before an infinitive, e.g. 'aider à', 'arrêter de'.
Keywords
Preposition - a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
Common misconception
All verbs in French can be used before an infinitive without a preposition.
Certain verbs require 'à' or 'de' before a an infinitive. Learning which verbs this applies to is helpful. Teachers might like to point out the more frequently occurring verbs of this type to help students develop their confidence in using them.
Teacher tip
Students may enjoy learning more about Basque pelota and teachers might find it enjoyable to show students a short video of the game being played to bring the cultural element more to life in the classroom.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens would be useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French and English.
to compare, comparing
to continue, continuing
to play, playing
to hire, hiring
to protect, protecting
to play, playing
Q2.Match the French and English.
single ticket
return ticket
state
(train) station
day
country
Q3.Which word means 'place'?
Q4.Order the words to say: 'we come from South Africa'.
Q5.Write in English: 'Certains prennent le train'.
Q6.Write in French: 'I am leaving tomorrow morning'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A is a word used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word.
Q2.Match the French and English.
to play (+ sport)
to play (+ instrument)
au
aux
du
des
Q3.Which verbs are followed by 'à' + infinitive?
Q4.Which verbs are followed by 'de' + infinitive?
Q5.Write in French: 'he plays the drums'.
Q6.Write in French: 'they (f) play rugby'.
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