Stage 1 · A1
The body
The body: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “The body” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: la tête; le bras; la main; le dos. Which clue helps you recognise Le corps?
3. Understand
To understand “The body”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Picture the scene: who is speaking, to whom, for what purpose and how formally?
In a real situation, decide your intention first: ask, explain, refuse, thank… Then adapt the phrase to the level of politeness and the person you are speaking to.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Use “The body” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For Le corps, 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 “The body” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
