Translation booklet – Foundation – AQA French GCSE

A translation booklet designed for Foundation students based on an extensive analysis of sample papers and mark schemes from the AQA French GCSE specification (first assessment 2026). It provides structured practice in both directions, helping students prepare for the translation elements of the writing and reading papers.

The booklet is divided into two sections: Translation into English and Translation into French.

What’s included in each section

• Multiple-choice “common traps” sections to highlight grammar points tested by AQA
• Answers with clear explanations to support understanding and self-correction
• 9 translation tasks covering key structures and vocabulary
• A true-to-spec layout with realistic AQA-style wording for each task
• A student-friendly mark scheme to support independent revision (including a clear AO3 breakdown for the Translation into French)
• Available in PDF and editable PPTX, in colour and black-and-white versions

Designed for GCSE Foundation students preparing for the AQA French writing and reading papers, this structured resource helps students develop accuracy and confidence in translation while understanding how marks are awarded and lost. It can be used for classwork or homework, and is also ideal for independent practice.

I hope you find it useful.

You might also be interested in these related resources in my shop:

• Translation booklet – Higher – AQA French GCSE
• 50-word tasks – Writing pack – AQA French GCSE
• 90-word tasks – Writing pack – AQA French GCSE
• Mock Writing Papers – AQA French GCSE (Foundation & Higher)

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This resource is written in line with the AQA GCSE French specification and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA.