How to Revise Using languages beyond the classroom — Edexcel GCSE French
Using languages beyond the classroom is a topic in the Edexcel GCSE French specification. This guide covers learning objectives, examiner tips, common mistakes, and key terminology to help you revise effectively.
Examiner Tips for Using languages beyond the classroom
- Use the 15 minutes preparation time effectively to annotate texts and make notes
- Practice pronunciation of sound-symbol correspondences for the read aloud task
- Ensure responses to picture tasks address the compulsory details: people, location, and activity
- Use the prescribed vocabulary list as a foundation but do not feel limited by it in productive tasks
- Familiarize yourself with the names of people used in assessments from Appendix 3
Common Mistakes in Using languages beyond the classroom
- Confusing unfamiliar names of people with necessary vocabulary
- Failure to address all bullet points in writing tasks
- Inaccurate use of gendered language or agreements
- Lack of development in responses to elicit higher marks
- Over-reliance on simple sentence structures
Key Marking Points
- Clear and comprehensible pronunciation
- Accurate use of vocabulary from the prescribed list
- Accurate application of grammatical structures
- Ability to convey and elicit information
- Ability to give and justify opinions
- Ability to refer to past, present, and future events