11.5 Review Sessions

• What verb endings are used for the present tense in French?

  -er, -ir, -re
• Object pronouns in French replace nouns that receive the action
• In the category of travel vocabulary, 'billet' translates to ticket
• Emails in French can use a more casual tone
• Match the text type with its structure:

  Letters ↔️ Salutation, body, closing

  Emails ↔️ Subject line, greeting, message

  Diaries ↔️ Date, events, thoughts
• What auxiliary verb is used to form the passé composé in French?

  Avoir or être
• During the oral exam, it is important to ask for clarification if needed.


  True
• This exam is designed to help students prepare for the Edexcel GCSE French oral exam.
• Speaking clearly and confidently is essential during the oral exam.


  True
• Reviewing common topic areas is a key preparation step for the oral exam.
• Using a range of vocabulary and grammar structures is recommended during the exam.


  True
• Match the question type with an example:

  Open-ended ↔️ Parlez-moi de votre famille.

  Opinion-based ↔️ Pensez-vous que les voyages sont importants?

  Hypothetical ↔️ Que feriez-vous si vous gagniez à la loterie?
• Subject pronouns refer to who is performing the action in a sentence.

  True
• Match the vocabulary category with an example:

  Food ↔️ Croissant

  Travel ↔️ Billet

  Hobbies ↔️ Lire
• Emails typically include a subject line and a brief closing.
• The future tense in French uses the infinitive with future endings
• Adjectives in French must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify.

  True
• Arrange the following hobbies in French into alphabetical order:

  1️⃣ Chanter

  2️⃣ Danser

  3️⃣ Lire

  4️⃣ Nager
• What are pronoms personnels sujets in French?

  Subject pronouns
• Adjectives in French must agree in gender and number with the nouns they modify.

  True
• The oral exam in French tests your ability to engage in spontaneous conversation
• During the oral exam, you should speak clearly and confidently
• During the oral exam, examiners assess your fluency, vocabulary, and grammar.
• Engaging with the examiner involves asking questions and responding naturally.
• Practicing responses to questions improves fluency, vocabulary, and grammar.


  True
• The Edexcel GCSE French oral exam differs from the written exam in its focus.


  True
• Mastering the oral exam requires practice and preparation.
• Object pronouns replace nouns that receive the action.
• Letters are formal and polite, while emails are more casual.
• Steps to master French writing skills

  1️⃣ Understand the conventions of letters, emails, and diaries

  2️⃣ Use a table to highlight differences

  3️⃣ Provide examples for each format
• The Edexcel GCSE French oral exam tests your ability to engage in spontaneous conversation
• During the exam, it's important to use a range of vocabulary and grammar
• Mastering the oral exam requires both practice and preparation.

  True
• Demonstrating knowledge of French grammar is essential in all text formats.

  True
• In a formal letter, the closing often includes the word Cordialement
• What are the two main approaches to translation?

  1️⃣ Literal Translation

  2️⃣ Idiomatic Translation
• Analyzing past exam papers helps identify common question types.
• For multiple-choice questions, it is important to eliminate incorrect answers.


  True
• Name three vocabulary categories to review for the Edexcel GCSE French exam.

  Food, travel, hobbies
• The French word for 'train station' is gare