IGCSE French

IGCSE French

Dates Available

• Week 1: Monday 25 March – Friday 29 March
• Week 2: Monday 1 April – Friday 5 April
• Week 3: Monday 8 April – Friday 12 April

Boards

All boards

Length of Course

20 hours

Times

9am to 1pm daily

The course provides a structured and systematic revision of the essential IGCSE topic areas, vocabulary and grammar. Students are given plenty of opportunities to practise all linguistic skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) by completing past papers.

Each day focuses on one topic area and its sub-topics. Vocabulary is revised and grammar rules are explained and put into practice, in the context of the topic under consideration. Students are set listening, reading, writing and speaking tasks which are taken from past papers and also relate to the topic of the day. Advice is given on exam requirements and techniques. Translation practice is also given special attention in the revision sessions.

Aspects of grammar covered:

• Articles
• Adjectives (gender and number agreement, position, comparisons)
• Verbs (present tense, perfect tense, imperfect tense, future)
• Pronouns (relative, personal)

For more advanced students:

• Conditional and If clauses
• Use of infinitive
• Passive

Main topic areas and sub-topics:

Home and Abroad
Life in the town and in the country
Travel and holidays
Everyday life and traditions in French communities

Education and employment
School
Work and future plans

House, home and daily routine
Types of home and helping around the house
Family and friends
Food and drinks

The modern world and the environment
The media and ICT
Environmental and social issues

Social activities, fitness and health
Free time (hobbies, sport activities, special occasions)
Accidents, common ailments and health issues