Explain and apply features of intonation, pronunciation and writing conventions used in different contexts and types of texts
(ACLFRF048)

Use context-related vocabulary and develop and apply knowledge of grammatical elements in simple spoken and written texts to generate language for a range of purposes, including:

• using je/tu/il/elle/on/nous/vous/ils/elles + present tense of regular -er, -ir and -re verbs and of high‑frequency irregular verbs such as avoir, être, aller and faire
• using the indicative + the infinitive, for example, J’aime jouer au tennis; Ils vont faire du surf and le futur proche, for example, Je vais partir
• becoming familiar with le passé composé, for example, J’ai mangé trois biscuits; Elle a dormi sous les étoiles
• formulating questions using Est-ce que… ? and experimenting with inverted form of the verb, or changed intonation, for example, Est-ce que tu joues de la guitare ?; Joues-tu de la guitare ?; Tu joues de la guitare ?
• understanding and using negative constructions, for example, Tu ne viens pas au cinéma ?, and including the use of de after a negative verb form, for example, Je n’ai pas de photos
• using exclamations to indicate agreement, disagreement, intention or understanding, for example, D’accord !; Mais non !; Bien sûr !; Voilà !

Build a metalanguage in French to describe patterns, grammatical rules and variations in language structures
(ACLFRF049)

Understand how French texts use language in ways that create different effects and suit different audiences
(ACLFRF050)