Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Expressing simple quantities — use it independently in context

Expressing simple quantities: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: quantites-base-manipulerPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will reuse “Expressing simple quantities” in a sentence or situation of your own.

2. Discover

Read the “Expressing simple quantities” examples as models. Identify what stays stable and what can change.

3. Understand

Work from the full sentence in “Expressing simple quantities — use it independently in context”. Identify the grammatical link first, then choose the form that preserves the intended meaning.

Le trajet dure une heure et demie.Nous avons trois jours de congé.Elle prépare deux tasses de thé.Il reste beaucoup de travail à faire.Prends une pincée de sel.Nous avons assez d’informations pour décider.
Watch out

First identify the relation between the ideas: cause, consequence, contrast, condition, time… Choose the connector from the meaning, not the other way around.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Create new sentences in your own context; keep the target structure but change the situation.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For “Expressing simple quantities — use it independently in context”, check the function of the form in the full sentence before answering.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Expressing simple quantities” in a new example.
  • I can justify my choice and create an example.