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French alphabet names and spelling out loudCore French vowel sounds and common spellingsNasal vowels and how to recognise them in writingSilent letters and final consonant rulesLiaison and enchaînement in natural speechAccent marks (é, è, ê, ë, ç) and what they doStress patterns and intonation for questions/statementsReading aloud strategies for fluency and clarityAvoiding common English-speaker pronunciation trapsUsing pronunciation to support dictation accuracy
Using cognates and near-cognates safelySpotting false friends and avoiding misinterpretationUsing context clues to infer meaning in reading/listeningUsing grammar clues (tense, agreement) to decode meaningAsking for clarification and repetition in FrenchParaphrasing when you don’t know a wordExtending answers with opinions and reasonsAdding detail with time, place, and frequency phrasesRepairing mistakes and self-correcting in speechStructuring longer responses (beginning–middle–end)
Noun gender and making nouns pluralDefinite and indefinite articles (le/la/les, un/une/des)Partitive articles (du/de la/des) and quantitiesAdjective agreement (gender/number) and position rulesComparative and superlative structures (plus/moins/aussi… que; le/la plus…)Key adverbs and intensifiers (très, assez, trop, bien, mal)Subject pronouns and basic word orderForming questions (est-ce que, inversion, intonation)Negatives (ne… pas, ne… jamais, ne… rien, ne… plus) and word orderPrepositions for place, time, and movement (à, de, chez, en, au, dans, vers)Conjunctions to link ideas (et, mais, parce que, quand, si, donc)Numbers, dates, time, and prices (incl. telling the time)
Present tense of regular -er verbs (e.g., parler)Present tense of key irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller, faire)Present tense irregular patterns (prendre, mettre, venir, pouvoir, vouloir, devoir)Reflexive verbs in the present (se lever, s’appeler)Perfect tense with avoir (j’ai mangé…) and past participlesPerfect tense with être (je suis allé(e)…) and agreementImperfect tense for “used to / was doing” (je faisais…)Choosing between perfect and imperfect in narrativesNear future (aller + infinitive) for plansSimple future for longer-term plans (je ferai…)Conditional for “would” and polite requests (je voudrais…)Imperative for instructions and adviceInfinitive structures after common verbs (aimer, préférer, essayer de, décider de)Common idiomatic verb phrases (il faut, j’ai besoin de, j’ai envie de)
Direct object pronouns (le/la/les) basicsIndirect object pronouns (lui/leur) basicsY and en (core meanings and simple uses)Possessive adjectives and pronouns (mon/ma/mes, le mien…)Demonstratives (ce/cet/cette/ces; celui/celle/ceux/celles)Relative pronouns (qui/que/où) in simple sentencesSi-clauses (si + present → future; si + imperfect → conditional)Using “on” and passive-like meanings in FrenchWord order with two verbs (je vais le faire; je veux y aller)Building complexity with subordinating clauses (quand, parce que, puisque, comme)
Predicting content from rubric and contextListening for key details (who/what/when/where/how much)Listening for opinions and justificationsRecognising tense and time markers in speechDealing with distractors and near-miss answersNote-taking shorthand for French listening tasksDictation: sound-to-spelling patterns and checking endingsDictation: agreement clues (plural -s, feminine -e) and silent lettersTime management and checking strategies
Role-play: hitting every bullet point efficientlyRole-play: asking a question accuratelyRole-play: using polite forms and natural fillersReading aloud: chunking, pace, and intonationReading aloud: pronunciation of common letter patternsShort conversation: developing answers beyond one sentencePhoto card: describing the photo clearly and logicallyPhoto card: giving opinions and reacting spontaneouslyPhoto card: handling unprepared questions confidentlyGeneral speaking: tenses mix for higher marks
Skimming for gist and scanning for detailUsing cognates carefully and checking meaning with contextIdentifying opinions, tone, and justification phrasesHandling unfamiliar words using inference and grammar cluesMatching headings and summarising paragraphsTranslation into English: capturing meaning accuratelyTranslation into English: dealing with tenses and pronounsChecking translations for sense and completeness
Building accurate short sentences (photo task)Writing: meeting bullet points with clear paragraphingWriting: using a range of tenses naturallyWriting: adding complexity (connectives, clauses, intensifiers)Writing: opinions with reasons and examplesWriting: editing for accuracy (agreements, endings, accents)Translation into French: planning, structuring, and checkingTranslation into French: common traps (word order, false friends)Foundation grammar task: common patterns to master quickly
Introducing yourself: name, age, where you liveDescribing appearance and personalityTalking about family members and relationshipsFriendships: qualities of a good friendGetting on with others: arguments and making upRelationships at home: chores and responsibilitiesDaily routines and typical daysDescribing where you live and your neighbourhood (personal perspective)Social life: making plans with friendsTalking about special people and role models in your lifeExpressing emotions and feelings (happy, stressed, worried)Giving opinions about relationships and explaining whyComparing then and now in your relationshipsHandling sensitive topics appropriately in FrenchWriting a message/email about yourself and others
Food and drink: describing meals and snacksOrdering in a café/restaurant and asking for what you wantTalking about diet choices (healthy/unhealthy, vegetarian, etc.)Sport and exercise habits (frequency, preferences)Healthy routines: sleep, balance, screen timeIllness and symptoms: describing how you feelAt the doctor/pharmacy: basic medical interactionsMental wellbeing: stress, pressure, and coping strategiesLifestyle choices: smoking/alcohol and personal choicesGiving advice using il faut / tu devraisHealthy living past vs now (imperfect vs perfect)Planning a healthier week (near future)Using quantities and partitives accurately (du/de la/des)Writing about a healthy lifestyle with justified opinionsDiscussing health campaigns and simple public advice
School subjects: what you study and opinionsYour timetable: days, times, and routinesSchool rules, uniforms, and behaviour expectationsSchool facilities and describing your schoolTeachers: describing and giving opinionsHomework, tests, and school stressClubs, trips, and enrichment activitiesWork experience: tasks and skills learnedPart-time jobs: duties, pay, and preferencesFuture study plans and optionsJobs and careers: ambitions and motivationsSkills for work: qualities and strengthsWriting an application-style paragraph about yourselfTalking about past experiences and what you learnedDiscussing pros/cons of school and work in French
Hobbies and interests: what you like doingSports and fitness as leisure activitiesMusic tastes and talking about songs/artistsFilms and TV: genres, reviews, and recommendationsReading and cultural interests (books, comics, etc.)Going out: meeting friends, shopping, cafésInvitations and making arrangements (time/place)Saying what you did last weekend (perfect tense)Talking about what you used to do (imperfect)Planning a future outing (near future/future)Giving detailed opinions with reasons and examplesUsing frequency phrases (souvent, tous les jours, le week-end)Spending money and discussing value for moneyWriting about an ideal free-time dayHaving a spontaneous conversation about your hobbies
Describing a celebration (birthday, party, event)Planning an event: invitations, food, and arrangementsTraditional foods and typical meals for celebrationsGiving gifts and expressing gratitudeNational and local festivals: what happens and whyDescribing a festival atmosphere and activitiesComparing celebrations in the UK and French-speaking contextsCultural etiquette: greetings and polite behaviourUsing past tenses to describe a celebration you attendedMaking suggestions and offering help (on pourrait…, je peux…)Writing an account of a festival experienceTalking about traditions you value and whyHandling dates and seasons accuratelyUsing the imperative for instructions (simple recipes/plans)Discussing the importance of cultural traditions
Talking about famous people and what they doDescribing a celebrity’s personality and imageSocial media and influencers: what they post and whyPros and cons of being famousFame and privacy: giving opinions and reasonsThe media’s role in shaping public opinionRole models: positive and negative influencesCharity and activism linked to celebritiesEntertainment news: reacting and giving viewpointsUsing reported-style phrases (il/elle dit que…, on pense que…)Debating celebrity pay and responsibility (simple arguments)Writing a short opinion piece about celebrity cultureUsing comparative language (better/worse than, the most…)Talking about future aspirations and successHandling abstract opinions with simple, clear French
Holiday types: beach, city break, adventure, visiting familyBooking transport and accommodation (tickets, rooms, prices)Describing where you went and what you did (perfect tense)Talking about travel problems and solutionsAsking for and understanding directionsUsing transport vocabulary (train, metro, plane, etc.)Describing places of interest and what to see/do thereTalking about weather in the context of travelPlanning an itinerary for a trip (future/near future)Eating out on holiday: ordering and dealing with issuesWriting a holiday postcard/emailComparing holidays and giving recommendationsSustainable tourism: simple eco-friendly choicesCultural behaviour when travelling abroadRole-play scenarios linked to travel (hotel, station, tourist office)
Devices and what you use them forSocial media habits and daily communicationPros and cons of technology in everyday lifeOnline safety: privacy, passwords, scamsThe internet for learning and homeworkStreaming, gaming, and digital entertainmentMessaging and email: formal vs informal languageTechnology in the future: predictions and hopesProblems with tech and troubleshooting languageDiscussing screen time and balanceMedia influence: adverts and persuasionNews sources and reliability (simple evaluation language)Writing about how you use technology with examplesDebating whether tech brings people together or apartPreparing for unseen questions on tech in speaking/writing
Describing your home: rooms, furniture, what you do thereHouse types and advantages/disadvantagesDescribing your town/area: places, facilities, what it’s likeGiving opinions about where you live with reasonsWhat there is to do locally and how to get aroundLocal problems: traffic, litter, noise, safetyWeather and climate vocabulary for everyday contextsEnvironmental issues: pollution, waste, climate change (core language)Recycling and eco-actions at home/schoolFuture improvements for your area (conditional/future)Comparing city vs countryside lifeWriting about an ideal place to liveOrganising a local eco-project (suggestions and plans)Talking about what you used to do to help (imperfect)Photo card-style discussion on environment/home themes
