GCSE French speaking exam - I need tips
Anyone who got a grade 8 or 9 that can give me some pointers? My written work is putting me on track to get a 9, but my speaking is awful.
Reply 1
Role play keep answers short, you get no extra marks for longer answers. So keep it short and simple include the nukber of detail they ask, e.g when they say 2 things.
Photocard, aim of have 5 verbs when describing the photo think of People Actions Location Mood (are they happy or sad).
The follow up questions aim for 3 verbs in your answer.
This means that your surprise questions can be shorter and you can still get full marks.
For generelae conversation just memorise some generale prompts or phrases for each topic. Remeber to include as many verbs and time phrases as possible. Practice this with your friends and you'll get better overtime.
Photocard, aim of have 5 verbs when describing the photo think of People Actions Location Mood (are they happy or sad).
The follow up questions aim for 3 verbs in your answer.
This means that your surprise questions can be shorter and you can still get full marks.
For generelae conversation just memorise some generale prompts or phrases for each topic. Remeber to include as many verbs and time phrases as possible. Practice this with your friends and you'll get better overtime.
Reply 2
Oh and for generale conversation idk if your teacher will give you some prep made questions but if not just think of questions they could ask for each time frame for each topic
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by Yusra..Role play keep answers short, you get no extra marks for longer answers. So keep it short and simple include the nukber of detail they ask, e.g when they say 2 things.
Photocard, aim of have 5 verbs when describing the photo think of People Actions Location Mood (are they happy or sad).
The follow up questions aim for 3 verbs in your answer.
This means that your surprise questions can be shorter and you can still get full marks.
For generelae conversation just memorise some generale prompts or phrases for each topic. Remeber to include as many verbs and time phrases as possible. Practice this with your friends and you'll get better overtime.
Photocard, aim of have 5 verbs when describing the photo think of People Actions Location Mood (are they happy or sad).
The follow up questions aim for 3 verbs in your answer.
This means that your surprise questions can be shorter and you can still get full marks.
For generelae conversation just memorise some generale prompts or phrases for each topic. Remeber to include as many verbs and time phrases as possible. Practice this with your friends and you'll get better overtime.
Thanks
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by hwalover148Thanks
goodluck!!!1
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by hwalover148Anyone who got a grade 8 or 9 that can give me some pointers? My written work is putting me on track to get a 9, but my speaking is awful.
Hi,
Don’t worry, speaking often takes extra practice compared to writing. A few tips to help improve your GCSE French speaking:
•Practice out loud every day: Even 5–10 minutes daily helps a lot. Try speaking about your daily routine, hobbies, or past holidays.
•Learn useful and expressive phrases: They help you sound more natural and confident.
•Record yourself: Listen back to spot pronunciation or grammar mistakes.
•Practice with someone: A teacher, friend, or family member can help you get used to conversation-style questions.
•Prepare key topics: Common GCSE topics include hobbies, school, holidays, family, and future plans. Have a few sentences ready for each.
•Use varied vocabulary and tenses: Show off a range of tenses (present, past, future) and adjectives to impress examiners.
Consistency is key, the more you practise speaking, the more confident you’ll become.
Good luck with your speaking exam
Tayba
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