Stage 4 · A2+ / B1
The pronouns y and en
The pronouns y and en: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “The pronouns y and en” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: J’y vais.; J’en reviens.; Il y en a deux.; Je m’en souviens.. Which clue helps you recognise y et en?
3. Understand
To understand “The pronouns y and en”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Always ask what the pronoun replaces and where it sits in the sentence.
Before choosing a pronoun, identify what it replaces and the function of that group in the sentence. Then check the pronoun position before the verb.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Create two personal examples with “The pronouns y and en”: one close to the model and one from your own day.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For y et en, 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 pronouns y and en” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
