Stage 3 · A2

Level A2

la, là or l’a?

la, là or l’a?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: homophones-ou-ouPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will recognise and use “la, là or l’a?” correctly.

2. Discover

Compare: la robe; là-bas; il l’a vue; je la connais. Which clue helps you recognise la, là ou l’a ??

3. Understand

To understand “la, là or l’a?”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Say the whole sentence, then identify the word’s function: the sound may be the same, but the role is not.

la robelà-basil l’a vueje la connaisreste làelle l’a prise
Watch out

For homophones, do not rely on sound. Use a substitution test or identify the word’s function before writing.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “la, là or l’a?” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For la, là ou l’a ?, 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 “la, là or l’a?” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.