Stage 2 · A1+ / A2
Venir and prendre in the present tense
Venir and prendre in the present tense: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “Venir and prendre in the present tense” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: je viens / je prends; tu viens / tu prends; il vient / il prend; nous venons / nous prenons. Which clue helps you recognise venir et prendre au présent?
3. Understand
To understand “Venir and prendre in the present tense”, 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 “Venir and prendre in the present tense” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For venir et prendre au présent, 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 “Venir and prendre in the present tense” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
