Un travail bien fait : modal verbs in present tense
Learning outcomes
I can use four modal verbs in the context of the working world.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [eu], [oi] and [ou].
Un travail bien fait : modal verbs in present tense
Learning outcomes
I can use four modal verbs in the context of the working world.
I can recognise, write and pronounce [eu], [oi] and [ou].
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- [eu] is pronounced as in 'deux', [oi] as in 'voir', and [ou] as in 'nous'.
- To talk about what you can, know how to, 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.
- Use 'pouvoir' to talk about ability or permission; use 'savoir' to talk about skills or things you have learned to do.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive e.g. must, can, want
Common misconception
'Devoir' (must) and 'pouvoir' (can) do not require the second verb to be in the infinitive form because an infinitive is not required in English.
'Devoir' means to have (to) and 'pouvoir' means to be able. Therefore, when followed by a second verb, this verb must always be in the infinitive form.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen, if available, would be useful.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
to want, wanting
to be able, being able
to have to, having to
to know how, knowing how
Exit quiz
6 Questions
[oi]
[ou]
[eu]
to be able
I must
to know how
I want
I know how
I can