Fun Activities to Practice Regular Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense

Learning how to change regular verbs in French can be fun with some cool activities! This guide is all about the regular -ER, -IR, and -RE verbs that Year 7 French students need to know.

Important Grammar Points

1. Regular Verb Endings:

   • -ER verbs (like parler - to speak)

     • Je parle (I speak)
     • Tu parles (You speak)
     • Il/Elle/On parle (He/She/One speaks)
     • Nous parlons (We speak)
     • Vous parlez (You all speak)
     • Ils/Elles parlent (They speak)

   • -IR verbs (like finir - to finish)

     • Je finis (I finish)
     • Tu finis (You finish)
     • Il/Elle/On finit (He/She/One finishes)
     • Nous finissons (We finish)
     • Vous finissez (You all finish)
     • Ils/Elles finissent (They finish)

   • -RE verbs (like vendre - to sell)

     • Je vends (I sell)
     • Tu vends (You sell)
     • Il/Elle/On vend (He/She/One sells)
     • Nous vendons (We sell)
     • Vous vendez (You all sell)
     • Ils/Elles vendent (They sell)

Fun Activities

1. Conjugation Relay Race:

   • Divide into teams. Have students race to write the conjugation of a verb on the board. The first team to finish correctly wins!

2. Verb Bingo:

   • Make bingo cards with different conjugated forms of verbs. Call out the base verb in French, and students mark the right conjugated form.

3. Role Play:

   • Work in pairs to create conversations using regular verbs. Make sure they use different subjects like je, tu, and nous.

4. Flashcard Games:

   • Create flashcards with the verb on one side and its conjugated form on the other. Students can quiz each other to help remember the verbs.

5. Verb Charades:

   • Write verbs on pieces of paper. Take turns acting out the verb in its base form. Others guess the verb and then use it in a sentence.

Sample Sentences

• Je mange une pomme. (I eat an apple.)
• Nous finissons nos devoirs. (We finish our homework.)
• Ils vendent des livres. (They sell books.)

These activities not only make learning fun but also help you understand how to use regular verbs in the present tense!