FREE GCSE French Foundation – Unprepared Discussion (Theme 1 Sample) | 2026 Specification

This free sample resource supports Foundation Tier students preparing for the unprepared discussion section of the new 2026 GCSE French Speaking Exam. It focuses on Theme 1: People and Lifestyle and includes the first 9 exam-style questions across the three subtopics:

Identity and relationships

Healthy living and lifestyle

Education and work

Download the full version here for all 27 questions across all three themes: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13303996

What’s included in this free sample:

9 unprepared discussion questions based on the new AQA GCSE French 2026 themes

Model answers with English translations

Scaffolding support with sentence starters and vocabulary options

Speaking timing guidance (6–8 sentence structure)

Activities: Match-up (French ↔ English) and tense sorting

Perfect for:

Year 10–11 students aiming for a secure Grade 4–5

Teachers introducing students to the unprepared discussion task

Structured speaking practice with built-in support

If you find this useful, the full resource is available for purchase and includes all 27 questions across all three GCSE themes, with model answers, scaffolding, and structured practice.

This resource is based on the AQA 2026 GCSE French specification. All questions and model answers have been independently created by the author. This resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA.