Stage 2 · A1+–A2
Imperative of common verbs — identify and understand
Imperative of common verbs: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Imperative of common verbs” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: Viens !; Attendez !; Prenons le bus !; Ne parle pas !. Which clue helps you recognise impératif?
3. Understand
To understand “Imperative of common verbs”, 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 “Imperative of common verbs”: one close to the model and one from your own day.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For impératif, 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 “Imperative of common verbs” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
