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The Subjunctive Made Simple
Form it, recognise its triggers and use it naturally.
The subjunctive is less scary than its reputation. Learn the simple way to form it, the expressions that trigger it (il faut que, vouloir que, avant que, bien que…), and the cases where the indicative stays, like “je pense que” versus “je ne pense pas que”.
Lessons
- 1
Forming the subjunctive
The simple rule (ils form of the present + -e, -es, -e, -ions, -iez, -ent) and the eight irregular verbs to know.
- 2
When to use the subjunctive
The four families of triggers: necessity, will, feelings and some conjunctions (avant que, bien que, pour que).
- 3
Subjunctive or indicative: opinions and doubt
Je pense que + indicative, je ne pense pas que + subjunctive: express opinion and doubt precisely, a key B2 skill.
Final assessment
Ten questions drawn from the whole course. Score 70% or more to earn your certificate.
What you will be able to do
- 01Form the present subjunctive of regular and key irregular verbs
- 02Recognise the expressions that trigger the subjunctive
- 03Choose between subjunctive and indicative
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