In class: intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use ‘je suis’, ‘oui’ and ‘non’ to ask questions.
I can apply my knowledge of silent final consonants to unfamiliar names.
In class: intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use ‘je suis’, ‘oui’ and ‘non’ to ask questions.
I can apply my knowledge of silent final consonants to unfamiliar names.
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Key learning points
- Silent final consonants -s, -t, -x and -d can be practised with words like ‘dans’, ‘mot’, ‘prix’ and ‘grand’.
- French statements become questions by raising tone of voice at the end.
- There is a space before a ? in French and also before a ! e.g. Salut !
Keywords
SFC (Silent Final Consonant) - silent letter (d, s, t, x) at the end of a word
Intonation - the rise and fall of the voice in speaking
Je suis - meaning 'I am'
Il est - meaning 'he is'
Elle est - meaning 'she is'
Common misconception
Changing intonation doesn't affect meaning.
If you raise your voice at the end, you can turn a statement into a question.
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