The speaker, Alex, is teaching a lesson on conjugating the verbs "to be" (être) and "to have" (avoir) in the present tense in French. Alex explains that mastering these two verbs is crucial for speaking in the past tense and for expressing oneself effectively in French.
The lesson covers the conjugation of "avoir" in the present tense, with examples such as "J'ai" (I have), "tu as" (you have), "il/elle/on a" (he/she/it has), "nous avons" (we have), "vous avez" (you have), and "ils/elles ont" (they have).
Alex also covers the conjugation of "être" in the present tense, with examples such as "je suis" (I am), "tu es" (you are), "il/elle/on est" (he/she/it is), "nous sommes" (we are), "vous êtes" (you are), and "ils/elles sont" (they are).
Throughout the lesson, Alex provides examples and exercises to help students practice and memorize the conjugations. Alex emphasizes the importance of learning these conjugations by heart, as they are essential for effective communication in French.
The lesson concludes with a review of the conjugations and a reminder for students to practice and review the material regularly to reinforce their understanding.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker is teaching a lesson on conjugating the verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense in French.
2. The speaker explains that knowing how to conjugate these verbs will help with speaking in the past tense.
3. The verb "to have" in French is "avoir".
4. The conjugation of "avoir" in the present tense is:
* I have: J'ai
* you have (informal): Tu as
* you have (formal): Vous avez
* he/she/it has: Il/Elle/On a
* we have: Nous avons
* they have: Ils/Elles ont
5. The verb "to be" in French is "être".
6. The conjugation of "être" in the present tense is:
* I am: Je suis
* you are (informal): Tu es
* you are (formal): Vous êtes
* he/she/it is: Il/Elle/On est
* we are: Nous sommes
* they are: Ils/Elles sont