Stage 5 · B1
Expressing purpose
Expressing purpose: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “Expressing purpose” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: Je viens pour travailler.; Nous partons tôt pour éviter le trafic.; Elle appelle pour confirmer.; Je note l’adresse pour ne pas l’oublier.. Which clue helps you recognise expression du but?
3. Understand
To understand “Expressing purpose”, 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 “Expressing purpose” in a short message you could realistically send today.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For expression du but, 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 “Expressing purpose” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
