Stage 1 · A1
Questions with est-ce que — identify and understand
Questions with est-ce que: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Questions with est-ce que” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: Est-ce que tu viens ?; Est-ce qu’il travaille ici ?; Est-ce que vous avez réservé ?; Est-ce qu’elle comprend ?. Which clue helps you recognise question avec est-ce que?
3. Understand
To understand “Questions with est-ce que”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Notice how the groups connect. Meaning comes from their relationship, not only from isolated words.
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
Use “Questions with est-ce que” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For question avec est-ce que, 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 “Questions with est-ce que” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
