L'imparfait GCSE & A Level | Explanation & Practice

This comprehensive resource is designed to help GCSE and A level French students understand and confidently use the imperfect tense (l’imparfait).

It includes a clear and accessible grammar explanation, followed by a variety of progressive tasks that allow students to practise the tense in context and develop accuracy and fluency.

Activities included:

A starter activity revising the passé composé, ideal for highlighting the contrast between the two past tenses

A clear grammar explanation of the imperfect tense (formation and uses)

A reading comprehension task focusing on past habits, descriptions and repeated actions

Fill-in-the-gap exercises to practise verb endings and tense choice

A series of structured speaking questions to encourage students to use the imperfect in meaningful communication

This resource is ideal for:
Introducing or revising the imperfect tense
Exam preparation (GCSE and A level)
Independent work, pair work or whole-class teaching
Cover lessons or homework