Stage 3 · A2
Forming the imperfect — identify and understand
Forming the imperfect: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Forming the imperfect” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: je parlais; tu finissais; il faisait; nous prenions. Which clue helps you recognise formation de l’imparfait?
3. Understand
To understand “Forming the imperfect”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Identify the subject first, then the verb form, then what the sentence says about time or intention.
Start with the subject and time reference. Only then choose the tense or verb form: word-for-word translation often leads to the wrong tense.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Create two personal examples with “Forming the imperfect”: one close to the model and one from your own day.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For formation de l’imparfait, 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 “Forming the imperfect” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
