Stage 2 · A1+–A2
La, là and l’a — identify and understand
La, là and l’a: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “La, là and l’a” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: la robe; là-bas; il l’a vue; je la connais. Which clue helps you recognise La, là et l’a ?
3. Understand
To understand “La, là and 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.
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
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “La, là and l’a”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For La, là et l’a , 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 “La, là and l’a” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
