Stage 1 · A1
Choosing c’est or il est — identify and understand
Choosing c’est or il est: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Choosing c’est or il est” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: C’est un médecin.; Il est médecin.; C’est intéressant.; Il est gentil.. Which clue helps you recognise c’est / il est?
3. Understand
To understand “Choosing c’est or il est”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Notice how the groups connect. Meaning comes from their relationship, not only from isolated words.
First identify the relation between the ideas: cause, consequence, contrast, condition, time… Choose the connector from the meaning, not the other way around.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Choosing c’est or il est”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For c’est / il est, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Choosing c’est or il est” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
