Stage 4 · A2+ / B1
Relative clauses with qui and que
Relative clauses with qui and que: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “Relative clauses with qui and que” correctly.
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 “Relative clauses with qui and 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 “Relative clauses with qui and que” in a short message you could realistically send today.
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 “Relative clauses with qui and que” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
