Using To Be, To Have, and To Do

Group of friends talking about their plans
CECR: A2
Basic Verbs

Using To Be, To Have, and To Do



🎧 Lire / écouter d’abord

I am happy to see you. Do you have time to talk? I want to discuss our plans for the weekend. We can go to the park or visit the museum. I think it will be fun. What do you think? Let me know what you want to do!

Objectifs pédagogiques

  • proposer une activité pour le week-end
  • demander ce que quelqu'un va faire
  • réagir à un changement de plan

🎯 Votre mission

À la fin de ce cours, vous réutiliserez ces compétences dans une situation réaliste :

  • Ask about their plans.
  • Share your own plans.
  • Suggest an activity.

🔑 Langage clé

  • I am happy. I am happy to see you.
  • Do you have time? Do you have time to talk?
  • What do you want to do? What do you want to do this weekend?
  • I think it will be fun. I think it will be fun to visit the museum.
  • Let me know your plans. Let me know what you want to do!

⚙️ Règles

🟣 Using 'to be' for feelings

Règle :
We use 'to be' to express feelings or states. For example, 'I am happy' shows how someone feels.

Exemples :

  • I am tired today.
  • She is excited about the trip.
  • They are friends.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I am happy. → I am happy to see you.
  • He are tired. → He is tired.
Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

Utilisez la langue
Complete: She ___ excited about the concert.

🟣 Using 'to have' for possession

Règle :
We use 'to have' to show possession. For example, 'I have a car' means I own a car.

Exemples :

  • I have a dog.
  • She has a new book.
  • They have a lot of friends.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I has a bike. → I have a bike.
  • She have a cat. → She has a cat.
Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

Utilisez la langue
Complete: They ___ a big house.

🟣 Using 'to do' for actions

Règle :
We use 'to do' to talk about actions. For example, 'I do my homework' means I complete my homework.

Exemples :

  • I do my work every day.
  • She does her exercises in the morning.
  • They do not like spicy food.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • He do his homework. → He does his homework.
  • I does not like coffee. → I do not like coffee.
Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

Utilisez la langue
Complete: They ___ their homework every night.

🟣 Using 'to be', 'to have', and 'to do' together

Règle :
We can use 'to be', 'to have', and 'to do' in the same conversation. For example, 'I am happy because I have a new bike and I do not have to walk.'

Exemples :

  • I am tired but I have a lot to do.
  • She is happy because she has a new job.
  • They do their homework and they are ready for school.
Erreur fréquente + correction :

  • I am happy because I has a new bike. → I am happy because I have a new bike.
  • He do not like to be late. → He does not like to be late.
Vérifiez votre compréhension
Which sentence is correct?

Utilisez la langue
Complete: She is excited because she ___ a new job.

✍️ Vocabulaire

happyFeeling or showing pleasure or contentment..
I am happy to see you.
Répétez : I am happy.
Défi rapide : Say a sentence about being happy.
haveTo possess or own something..
I have a dog.
Répétez : I have a dog.
Défi rapide : Use 'have' in a sentence.
doTo perform an action or task..
I do my homework every day.
Répétez : I do my homework.
Défi rapide : Say what you do every day.
excitedVery enthusiastic and eager..
She is excited about the concert.
Répétez : She is excited.
Défi rapide : Describe something that makes you excited.
plansDecisions about what to do in the future..
We have plans for the weekend.
Répétez : We have plans.
Défi rapide : Tell me your plans for tomorrow.

🧠 Flashcards interactives

Choisissez la bonne réponse, écoutez le modèle, puis répétez à voix haute.

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🌍 Compréhension globale

What does the speaker want to discuss?

Where can they go this weekend?

Complete: I want to ___ my friends this weekend.

✍️ Analyse écrite IA

CECR : A2Longueur : 3-5 phrases

Consigne : Write about your plans for the weekend.

Écris sur tes projets pour le week-end en utilisant 'to be', 'to have' et 'to do'.

Critères de réussite : Utiliser au moins deux phrases avec les verbes.

Vocabulaire cible

  • to be
  • to have
  • to do
Point de grammaire

  • verb forms
  • agreement

🧩 Pratique guidée

Mini-dialogue :
A: What are your plans for the weekend? B: I am going to the park. A: That sounds fun! Do you have time to meet? B: Yes, I do! A: Great! What do you want to do? B: Let's have a picnic!

Pourquoi c’est utile :
This language is useful for making plans and discussing activities with friends.

Expressions utiles :
Use 'to be', 'to have', and 'to do' in your conversations.

What do you want to do this weekend?

Complete: I ___ a new book.
Complete: They ___ their homework every day.

🎙️ Analyse orale IA

CECR : A2Objectif oral : 3-5 phrases

Tâche orale : Tell me about your weekend plans.

Dis-moi tes projets pour le week-end en utilisant 'to be', 'to have' et 'to do'.

Critères de réussite : Utiliser au moins deux phrases avec les verbes.

Vocabulaire cible

  • to be
  • to have
  • to do
Point de grammaire

  • verb forms
  • agreement

🚀 Défi rapide

Écoutez le modèle, répétez à voix haute, puis recommencez pour améliorer votre score.

EASYSay a sentence using 'to be'.
Modèle : I am happy today.
Use 'to be' correctly.
MEDIUMTell me what you have.
Modèle : I have a dog.
Use 'to have' correctly.
HARDDescribe something you do every day.
Modèle : I do my homework every day.
Use 'to do' correctly.

🚀 Vous êtes prêt !

Vous allez maintenant réutiliser ce que vous venez d’apprendre dans une conversation réelle.

Essayez d’utiliser le vocabulaire, les structures et les expressions clés du cours.

Mission de conversation IA

Situation

You are planning your weekend with a friend.

Votre mission
  • Ask about their plans.
  • Share your own plans.
  • Suggest an activity.
Éléments à réutiliser
using 'to be' for feelingsusing 'to have' for possessionusing 'to do' for actions
Conseil de communication

Use clear sentences to express your ideas.