Stage 3 · A2
The imperative
The imperative: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “The imperative” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: Viens !; Attendez !; Prenons le bus !; Ne parle pas !. Which clue helps you recognise impératif?
3. Understand
To understand “The imperative”, 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
Use “The imperative” in a short message you could realistically send today.
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 “The imperative” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
