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50 words (10 marks) Foundation Q2
Translation (10 marks) Foundation Q4, Higher Q1
90 words (15 marks) Foundation Q5, Higher Q2
150 words (25 marks) Higher Q3
This resource sets out the teacher prompts prescribed by AQA for the New French, Spanish, Italian, German GCSE speaking exams.
Each script follows the official sequence of the exam and indicates exactly what the teacher should say at each stage, from the opening candidate details through to the final recorded line. Timings for Foundation (7-9 minutes) and Higher (10-12 minutes) are included for every task, making it easy to keep the assessment on track and consistent across candidates.
The scripted lines in this resource follow AQA’s published wording from Instructions for the conduct of the exams (Summer 2026) and can be read verbatim with confidence.
This resource is designed as a practical, quick-reference guide during live exam delivery, mock exams, or for standardisation within departments.
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This GCSE French Distractors Exam Practice Worksheet in PDF form is perfect for both Foundation and Higher level students looking to improve their reading and listening exam scores.
The worksheet features 33 Distractors in French and English, with three targeted activities plus an extension task:
Reading Trap: Read a French sentence and its suggested English translation. Decide if the sentence is True (correctly translated) or False (incorrect with a common misconception).
Odd One Out: Circle the word that does not belong in the group of four.
The Distractor Challenge: Read each sentence and select the correct translation from the four options.
Translate the Sentence: Translate the English sentences into French with a focus on the distractors.
Writing: Write five French sentences using five different distractors from today’s list. Underline the distractor in each sentence. Example sentences provided.
ANSWERS PROVIDED ON 2ND PAGE.
This resource is specifically designed to enhance students’ understanding of distractors, a key element in boosting marks on the GCSE French reading and listening exams.
Ideal for revision, homework, or independent classroom activities, this worksheet is a valuable tool for any student aiming to achieve higher grades in their GCSE French exams.
Prepare students for the NEW GCSE 2026 French Speaking Exam with general conversation questions designed for AQA.
Perfect for Year 10 and Year 11 students needing structured speaking practice before mocks and final exams.
✔ Covers all key GCSE themes
✔ General conversation style questions
✔ Encourages extended answers
✔ Ideal for independent revision or class practice
✔ Reduces teacher planning time
✔ Great for intervention, homework or speaking prep lessons
Students know exactly what to revise, and teachers get a ready-to-use resource that builds confidence fast.
Suitable for Foundation and Higher students.