French GCSE
Authentic sources and complex language
What Authentic sources and complex language means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Authentic sources and complex language
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Real materials that may contain idioms or complex structures, which students navigate by focusing on the overall message rather than translating word-for-word.
Topics that use Authentic sources and complex language
Related terms
- Audience and purpose
- Complex language structures
- Deducing meaning from context
- Extended reading comprehension
- Formal and informal registers
- Opinions and justifications
- Recognising implicit meaning
- Scanning for information
Using Authentic sources and complex language in the exam
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