What topics are in French GCSE?
Subject content
- Theme 1: Identity and culture.
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest.
- Theme 3: Current and future study and employment.
How many GCSE French themes are there?
The specification covers three distinct themes. These themes apply to all four question papers.
What CEFR level is GCSE French?
The CEFR and exam placements
| CEFR level | Cambridge ESOL | French in UK |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Starters Etc. | |
| A2 | KET | GCSE Lower |
| B1 | PET | GCSE Higher |
| B2 | FCE | ‘A’ Level |
What exam board is GCSE French?
AQA | Languages | GCSE | French.
How do I prepare for a French reading GCSE?
Top reading tips
- Read each piece of text once, then read the questions and then read each piece of text again.
- Read the questions carefully.
- Read for specific details as well as main points in the different passages.
- Use the introduction to the question to help you think about what particular words might mean.
Is GCSE French equivalent to A2?
Most pupils who take French GCSE will have typically spent five years learning it at secondary school. Pupils are expected to reach a standard roughly equivalent to A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) if they achieve an A* to B in their GCSE exams.
Is GCSE English B2?
The CEFR describes language ability on a scale of six levels, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language….Comparing Cambridge Assessment English exams to GCSE/A-Level English.
| RQF Level | GCSE/A-Level | Cambridge English Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | GCSE grades 3, 2, 1 or grades D, E, F, G | B2 First |
What are the grades for French in GCSE?
GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier.
When do you get your French GCSE key?
Key dates 1 April 2020 GCSE French preliminary materials issued to Examination Officers only from 1 April. Available on Secure Key Materials at aqa.org.uk and dispatched as paper copy from actual entries mid-March. 1 April 2020 GCSE French preliminary materials issued to Examination Officers only from 1 April.
How long is a photo card in GCSE French?
Role-play – 15 marks (2 minutes at Foundation Tier; 2 minutes at Higher Tier) Photo card – 15 marks (2 minutes at Foundation Tier; 3 minutes at Higher Tier) General conversation – 30 marks (3–5 minutes at Foundation Tier; 5–7 minutes at Higher Tier)
When do the AQA exams start in the UK?
Available on Secure Key Materials at aqa.org.uk and dispatched as paper copy from actual entries mid-March. Tests must be conducted between 6th April and 15th May. Not available to teachers and AQA staff via Secure Key Materials at aqa.org.uk until 16th May (8658/SH)
