4.9 Vocabulary

• Building a strong vocabulary base helps you speak French more fluently
• What is the purpose of flashcards in vocabulary learning?

  Regular review
• What does practicing vocabulary in speaking and writing exercises improve?

  Language proficiency
• Technology and media is a common vocabulary theme in GCSE French.


  True
• Which vocabulary theme includes words related to parents and siblings?

  Family and relationships
• The vocabulary theme of "Food and drink" includes words like "bread," "cheese," and wine
• What type of vocabulary learning resource uses flashcards, games, and quizzes?

  Vocabulary Apps
• Arrange the reasons for vocabulary importance in order of significance:

  1️⃣ Communication

  2️⃣ Comprehension

  3️⃣ Fluency

  4️⃣ Flexibility
• Why is writing context sentences a useful strategy for learning vocabulary?

  To understand word usage
• What is a common vocabulary theme covered in GCSE French?

  Greetings and introductions
• The French word for 'airplane' is avion


  True
• Using a variety of vocabulary learning resources can help build a strong vocabulary for success in GCSE French.

  True
• Multi-sensory learning engages multiple senses to reinforce vocabulary retention.


  True
• What are cognates in French vocabulary?

  Words similar to English
• Why is vocabulary crucial for success in GCSE French?

  Communication and comprehension
• Steps for learning and memorizing new vocabulary in GCSE French

  1️⃣ Create flashcards

  2️⃣ Write context sentences

  3️⃣ Group words thematically

  4️⃣ Use mnemonics

  5️⃣ Practice speaking and writing
• Mnemonics use rhymes, phrases, or images to remember words.

  True
• The vocabulary theme related to weather and seasons is Weather
• One common vocabulary theme in GCSE French is greetings and introductions
• Match the vocabulary learning resource with its description:

  Textbooks/Workbooks ↔️ Course materials with vocabulary lists

  Vocabulary Apps ↔️ Mobile apps with flashcards and quizzes

  Online Dictionaries ↔️ Websites with translations and examples
• Why is vocabulary crucial for success in GCSE French?

  For effective communication
• Flashcards for vocabulary learning have French words on one side and English meanings
• Match the common GCSE French vocabulary theme with an example:

  1️⃣ Greetings and introductions

  2️⃣ bonjour, salut

  3️⃣ la famille, les parents

  4️⃣ le sport, la musique
• What is a French word associated with hobbies and interests?

  Musique
• Match the vocabulary learning resource with its description:

  Textbooks/Workbooks ↔️ Course materials with exercises

  Online Dictionaries ↔️ Websites for translations

  Language Podcasts ↔️ Audio lessons and conversations
• What is the purpose of association in vocabulary learning?

  Link words to concepts
• In exams, using a synonym for a word you can't recall is known as substitution
• Vocabulary is the foundation that enables you to use grammar effectively in GCSE French.


  True
• Grouping words by themes helps you learn them in context
• Match the common GCSE French vocabulary themes with their descriptions:

  Family and relationships ↔️ Words related to family members and relationships

  School and education ↔️ Vocabulary associated with school life and subjects

  Hobbies and interests ↔️ Words related to leisure activities and hobbies

  Food and drink ↔️ Vocabulary associated with meals and food items

  Travel and tourism ↔️ Words related to travel, destinations, and tourism
• What are some common vocabulary themes covered in GCSE French?

  Family, hobbies, travel
• The theme of "School and education" includes words like "teacher" and "subjects."


  True
• Which vocabulary theme is related to hotels and holidays?

  Travel and tourism
• Language podcasts expose you to French vocabulary in context
• What does a strong vocabulary base help you achieve in spoken French?

  Fluency
• Mnemonics use rhymes, phrases, or images to help remember words.

  True
• The French word for 'father' is père
• In French, 'health' is referred to as santé
• Spaced repetition involves reviewing vocabulary at increasing intervals
• Order the strategies for using vocabulary during exams:

  1️⃣ Practice in exam-style contexts

  2️⃣ Use vocabulary recall techniques

  3️⃣ Apply exam tips