Stage 3 · A2
-ir verbs such as finir
-ir verbs such as finir: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “-ir verbs such as finir” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: je finis; tu finis; il finit; nous finissons. Which clue helps you recognise verbes en -ir comme finir?
3. Understand
To understand “-ir verbs such as finir”, 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 “-ir verbs such as finir” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For verbes en -ir comme finir, 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 “-ir verbs such as finir” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
