What will you learn?

In this lesson, you will learn how to:

• Use simple action verbs in French
• Understand -ER verbs
• Say what you do
• Make simple sentences

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1. What are -ER Verbs?

-ER verbs are common action words in French.

They end with -er.

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Examples:

• parler (to speak)
• aimer (to like)
• jouer (to play)

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2. Conjugation (Je form)

For now, we use only “Je” (I).

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Rule:

Remove -er and add -e

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Examples:

• parler → je parle
• aimer → j’aime
• jouer → je joue

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3. Using verbs

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Structure:

Je + verb

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Examples:

• Je parle
• J’aime
• Je joue

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4. Adding Information

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• Je parle français
• J’aime le football
• Je joue au football

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5. Negative form

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Structure:

Je ne + verb + pas

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Examples:

• Je ne parle pas
• Je n’aime pas
• Je ne joue pas

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6. Important tips

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• Always use Je + verb
• Use J’ before a vowel (j’aime)
• Speak slowly

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7. Common mistakes

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Incorrect: Je parler
Correct: Je parle

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Incorrect: Je aime
Correct: J’aime

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8. Exercises

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Exercise 1 – Complete

Je ______ (parler)
Je ______ (aimer)
Je ______ (jouer)

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Exercise 2 – Match

Je parle → ___
J’aime → ___

a. I like
b. I speak

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Exercise 3 – Write

Write 3 sentences:

• Je parle ______
• J’aime ______
• Je joue ______

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9. Speaking practice

Say aloud:

• Je parle français
• J’aime le sport
• Je joue

Repeat 3 times

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Lesson summary

You can now:

• Use simple verbs
• Say what you do
• Make basic sentences

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