![]() If you need to correct your work, do so in a neat and presentable way.įamiliarise yourself with the questions first in the aural test and avoid writing during the first listening. Remember that the presentation of your work is important. Check the nouns and adjectives, their forms, and whether they are singular or plural, feminine or masculine.Check the verbs, their tense and whether you have put in the correct agreement.Reading over what you have written is essential. Keep in mind that it is better to write simply than to use indiscriminately everything you have learned. Remember also that re-writing of answers is time-wasting.Īs with the oral, examiners are looking for relevance, spontaneity and natural flow in your writing. Avoid writing in pencil and using tippex. Make a simple plan, consisting of an introduction, a development and a conclusion before you start writing. All questions written in English must be answered in English, all questions written in French must be answered in French. If given line A and line B, make sure to use both. Read each question twice and highlight the key words. Constant oral practice is really key to securing the A grade in the oral and doing this with a friend is a really great habit to get into! I also had the opportunity to converse weekly on a one to one basis. In terms of reading, I started out with simple children’s books moving to well-known translations I had already read in the English language. Even if you find it difficult to understand, it is far from a waste of time! ![]() Simply watching French movies as a form of relaxation during study breaks can dramatically improve your linguistic skills and fluency. It will also give your work an individual and original dynamic that is vital in order to achieve the top grade. It’s important to have a confident command of the language so you can think on your feet if surprised by a question on the day, in either the oral, aural or written exam. French is a living language and to do well you need more than class notes. ![]() ![]() This is the most important advice I could possibly give any student. ![]()
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