Stage 3 · A2
Qui or que? — identify and understand
Qui or que?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will identify and explain “Qui or que?” in new examples.
2. Discover
Compare: La femme qui parle…; Le livre que je lis…; Le bus qui arrive…; La personne que j’attends…. Which clue helps you recognise qui / que?
3. Understand
To understand “Qui or 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
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Qui or que?”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For qui / 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 “Qui or que?” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
