AQA A LEVEL Strategies Handbook

Why would I use this booklet?

In this booklet you will find support strategies for answering questions in each of the A Level French papers (3 in total). Having passion for, and having competency in, the French language is incredibly important, but it is also crucial that you use strategies to narrow down your thoughts and answer the questions.

Paper 1 (50%): Listening/Reading/Writing. 2hrs 30 mins.
This paper tests your comprehension of French language.

Paper 2 (20%): Film/Literature. 2 hrs.
This paper tests your interpretation and analysis of French (France) works.

Paper 3 (30%): Speaking. 16-18 mins. 5 mins prep. 5-6 mins stimulus card. 2 min introduction for the Individual Research Project presentation, and 9-10 mins of questions discussing it.

This paper tests your understanding of Francophone (French-speaking) culture.

The reality is, you cannot go into these exams just being “good at French”; you need to be a tactical individual ready to attack the tasks with strategies. An A*- B student is one who is able to understand that the French A Level is about strategic requirements as much as it is having proficiency in the language.