Stage 2 · A1+–A2

Level A1+–A2

Adverbs of degree — identify and understand

Adverbs of degree: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: adverbes-frequence-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Adverbs of degree” in new examples.

2. Discover

Start with “je travaille”. Read it for meaning, then again to spot the detail linked to “Adverbs of degree”.

3. Understand

To understand “Adverbs of degree”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Identify the subject first, then the verb form, then what the sentence says about time or intention.

je travailletu liselle vientnous parlonsvous attendezils prennent le busExemple à observer : mes voisins apprend à Nantes.
Watch out

Start with the subject and time reference. Only then choose the tense or verb form: word-for-word translation often leads to the wrong tense.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Adverbs of degree”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For forme verbale française, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Adverbs of degree” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.