AQA GCSE French Revision
Révision de français AQA GCSE
,AQA GCSE French Exam Overview
Paper 1: Paper 2: Paper 3: Paper 4:
Listening Speaking Reading Writing
Understand Engage in a Comprehend Produce
spoken French role-play, written French. written French
on various describe a Includes short for different
themes. photo card, and texts, purposes and
Assesses participate in a authentic audiences.
comprehension general materials, and Tasks include a
of main points, conversation. translation 90-word and
detail, and Tests into English. 150-word
inference. spontaneity, Foundation response, and
Foundation and fluency, and focuses on translation
Higher Tiers range of factual recall, into French.
have different vocabulary. Higher on Focus on
difficulty levels Your nuanced grammar,
and text pronunciation understanding. vocabulary, and
lengths. matters! clear
communicatio
n.
Key Difference: Foundation vs. Higher
Foundation Tier targets grades 1-5, focusing on basic communication. Higher Tier targets grades 4-9, requiring
more complex language and deeper comprehension. Always check the tier for specific question types and mark
schemes.
,Theme 1: Identity & Culture
Family & Relationships
Expressing family ties and personal relationships is fundamental. Practise describing your family and friends, their
personalities, and shared activities.
Vocabulary: ma famille (my family), mes parents (my parents), mon frère / ma sœur (my brother / my sister), mon
meilleur ami / ma meilleure amie (my best friend), gentil(le) (kind), drôle (funny).
Key Verbs: être (to be), avoir (to have), aimer (to like/love).
"Ma sœur est très gentille et j'aime passer du temps avec elle." (My sister is very kind and I like spending time with her.)
Technology & Social Media
Discuss how you use technology and social media, expressing opinions and habits.
Vocabulary: mon portable (my mobile phone), les réseaux sociaux (social media), un site web (a website), envoyer des
messages (to send messages).
Example: "J'utilise mon portable pour regarder des vidéos et envoyer des messages à mes amis." (I use my mobile phone
to watch videos and send messages to my friends.)
Free-time Activities, TV, Film, Music
Describe your hobbies and entertainment preferences.
Exam-style question: "Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?" (What do you like to do in your free time?)
, Theme 2: Local, National, International & Global
Areas of Interest
Home, Town, Region
Discuss your living environment, using descriptive language.
Vocabulary: ma ville (my town), ma maison (my house), la campagne (the countryside), il y a (there is/are), c'est (it is).
Model Sentence: "J'habite dans une petite ville à la campagne où il y a beaucoup de magasins." (I live in a small town in
the countryside where there are many shops.)
Social Issues & Global Issues
Express concerns and solutions for health, charity, environment, poverty, and homelessness. Use complex structures
to articulate your views.
Health Environment Charity
être en bonne santé (to be healthy) la pollution (pollution), protéger la faire du bénévolat (to volunteer),
planète (to protect the planet) aider les autres (to help others)
Model Paragraph: "Il est important de protéger l'environnement parce que la pollution est un problème sérieux. On peut
recycler et utiliser moins de plastique pour aider." (It is important to protect the environment because pollution is a
serious problem. We can recycle and use less plastic to help.)
Révision de français AQA GCSE
,AQA GCSE French Exam Overview
Paper 1: Paper 2: Paper 3: Paper 4:
Listening Speaking Reading Writing
Understand Engage in a Comprehend Produce
spoken French role-play, written French. written French
on various describe a Includes short for different
themes. photo card, and texts, purposes and
Assesses participate in a authentic audiences.
comprehension general materials, and Tasks include a
of main points, conversation. translation 90-word and
detail, and Tests into English. 150-word
inference. spontaneity, Foundation response, and
Foundation and fluency, and focuses on translation
Higher Tiers range of factual recall, into French.
have different vocabulary. Higher on Focus on
difficulty levels Your nuanced grammar,
and text pronunciation understanding. vocabulary, and
lengths. matters! clear
communicatio
n.
Key Difference: Foundation vs. Higher
Foundation Tier targets grades 1-5, focusing on basic communication. Higher Tier targets grades 4-9, requiring
more complex language and deeper comprehension. Always check the tier for specific question types and mark
schemes.
,Theme 1: Identity & Culture
Family & Relationships
Expressing family ties and personal relationships is fundamental. Practise describing your family and friends, their
personalities, and shared activities.
Vocabulary: ma famille (my family), mes parents (my parents), mon frère / ma sœur (my brother / my sister), mon
meilleur ami / ma meilleure amie (my best friend), gentil(le) (kind), drôle (funny).
Key Verbs: être (to be), avoir (to have), aimer (to like/love).
"Ma sœur est très gentille et j'aime passer du temps avec elle." (My sister is very kind and I like spending time with her.)
Technology & Social Media
Discuss how you use technology and social media, expressing opinions and habits.
Vocabulary: mon portable (my mobile phone), les réseaux sociaux (social media), un site web (a website), envoyer des
messages (to send messages).
Example: "J'utilise mon portable pour regarder des vidéos et envoyer des messages à mes amis." (I use my mobile phone
to watch videos and send messages to my friends.)
Free-time Activities, TV, Film, Music
Describe your hobbies and entertainment preferences.
Exam-style question: "Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire pendant ton temps libre ?" (What do you like to do in your free time?)
, Theme 2: Local, National, International & Global
Areas of Interest
Home, Town, Region
Discuss your living environment, using descriptive language.
Vocabulary: ma ville (my town), ma maison (my house), la campagne (the countryside), il y a (there is/are), c'est (it is).
Model Sentence: "J'habite dans une petite ville à la campagne où il y a beaucoup de magasins." (I live in a small town in
the countryside where there are many shops.)
Social Issues & Global Issues
Express concerns and solutions for health, charity, environment, poverty, and homelessness. Use complex structures
to articulate your views.
Health Environment Charity
être en bonne santé (to be healthy) la pollution (pollution), protéger la faire du bénévolat (to volunteer),
planète (to protect the planet) aider les autres (to help others)
Model Paragraph: "Il est important de protéger l'environnement parce que la pollution est un problème sérieux. On peut
recycler et utiliser moins de plastique pour aider." (It is important to protect the environment because pollution is a
serious problem. We can recycle and use less plastic to help.)
