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Je voudrais postuler : extended speaking, role-play

I can ask and answer questions in a role-play scenario applying for a part time job, using a range of language and the formal register.

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Je voudrais postuler : extended speaking, role-play

I can ask and answer questions in a role-play scenario applying for a part time job, using a range of language and the formal register.

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Key learning points

  1. The imperative is used in a wide range of scenarios such as recipe instructions, job adverts and giving commands.
  2. Using the imperative in conversation enables the speaker to give instructions and advice.
  3. In a role-play scenario it is important to consider who you are talking to, and whether to use the 'tu' or 'vous' form.
  4. Planning a speaking task answer carefully, pre-rehearsal, and immediate repetition of the task improve performance.

Keywords

  • Imperative - a mood used to tell somebody to do something or give instructions or commands

Common misconception

The 'vous' form of address is only used for plural situations.

In formal situations, it is essential to address somebody as 'vous' in order to be polite and to show respect. Careful consideration of the context of a conversation is very important.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the verb to the English translations
Correct Answer:Voir,to see, seeing
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to see, seeing

Correct Answer:Vois !,See! (informal singular)
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See! (informal singular)

Correct Answer:Voyons !,Let's see!
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Let's see!

Correct Answer:Voyez !,See! (plural, formal singular)
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See! (plural, formal singular)

Q2.
Match the vocabulary.
Correct Answer:cheveux,hair
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hair

Correct Answer:scientifique,scientist
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scientist

Correct Answer:champ,field
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field

Correct Answer:sérieusement,seriously
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seriously

Correct Answer:jumeau, jumelle, jumeaux,twin
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twin

Correct Answer:aidant,carer
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carer

Q3.
Choose who would be addressed formally.
mon mari
mon demi-frère
Correct answer: mon chef
Correct answer: mon patron
mon cousin
Q4.
What is the 'tu' imperative form of the verb 'finir'?
Correct Answer: finis !, finis
Q5.
Select the correct translation: 'Parlons avec mon frère aîné !'
Speak with my older brother!
We are speaking with my older brother!
Correct answer: Let's speak with my older brother!
Q6.
Where do the negative elements go in an imperative sentence?
Correct answer: Around the verb.
In front of the verb.
Behind the verb.
At the end of the sentence.

6 Questions

Q1.
Complete the sentence: The imperative is found in a wide range of contexts e.g. , job adverts and giving commands.
Correct Answer: recipes, food recipes
Q2.
Complete the sentence: Using the imperative allows the speaker to give instructions and .
Correct Answer: advice
Q3.
Translate: Don't do the cooking yourselves!
1 - ne
2 - faites
3 - pas
4 - la
5 - cuisine
6 - vous-mêmes
7 - !
Q4.
Select the scenarios in which the formal 'vous' form of the verb is appropriate.
Correct answer: Dans un magasin.
Correct answer: Avec la cheffe.
Avec un ami.
Correct answer: Avec un professeur.
Avec une soeur.
Q5.
Select useful steps to improve speaking performance.
Only complete a task once.
Correct answer: Plan your answers carefully.
Speak spontaneously without making a plan.
Correct answer: Rehearse your answers.
Correct answer: Repeat a task straight away.
Q6.
Match the French and English pronouns together.
Correct Answer:elle-même,herself
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herself

Correct Answer:elles-mêmes,themselves (fpl)
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themselves (fpl)

Correct Answer:eux-mêmes,themselves (mpl)
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themselves (mpl)

Correct Answer:nous-mêmes,ourselves
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ourselves

Correct Answer:toi-même,yourself
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yourself

Correct Answer:lui-même,himself
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himself

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