Aspectual Teaching of the Past Tense in FSL through a Conceptual Approach
This article explores the effectiveness of concept-based instruction in helping adult French as a Second Language (FSL) learners understand the aspectual difference between the passé composé and the imparfait. Sixteen learners of varying proficiency levels participated in a pedagogical sequence designed to clarify these notions through visual aids and practical exercises. 🎓 Introduction The teaching of past tenses, particularly the passé composé and the imparfait, often involves simplified rules that can lead to conceptual errors…
