Stage 5 · B1–B2
Common fixed expressions — practise in context
Common fixed expressions: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will manipulate forms related to “Common fixed expressions” without copying the model.
2. Discover
Take two “Common fixed expressions” examples and change one element at a time.
3. Understand
To understand “Common fixed expressions”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Do not memorise the word alone. Notice what it combines with and where you could use it.
Look at the word together with the words around it. The correct choice often depends on construction, register or collocation, not just translation.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Use “Common fixed expressions” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For expressions figées, 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 “Common fixed expressions” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
