GCSE French

Practise past paper questions in timed conditions:
Write the success criteria for the task from memory & use it to plan your answer.
Write your plan (5-10 mins) - check it meets all criteria.
Write your answer in French - go through it and mark it against the success criteria.

Learn 4-5 STAR phrases by heart

Use mind maps to revise vocabulary - use your booklet to create the mind map.
Start a blank page and write as much of the mind map content as you can from memory.
Check the new mind map against the original & fill in any gaps in a different colour. Focus your revision on the missing parts.
Repeat the task and see if you can remember all elements of the original mind map.
Repeat for each topic until you can recall complete mind maps from memory.

Look at past papers and practise translating the questions and bullet points into English.

Vocabulary is essential in order for you to access the listening and reading questions. Use your booklet / ask your teacher for vocabulary lists. Read them and identify the words you don't yet know.
Make flashcards out of the unknown words and test yourself for 5-10 minutes each day. Work with a classmate to test each other.

Practise past paper questions under exam conditions.

When practising exam questions, ensure you maximise the 5 minutes of reading time initially and write in possible answers to questions and predictions. On the first listen, write down what you can understand in French and the second time round solidify your answer in English. Always listen carefully to the example question first.

Use websites such as www.lyricstraining.com to practise listening in French.

Listen to French music playlists on Spotify to tune your ear into French sounds.

Use websites such as www.1jour1actu.com to read in French.