AQA GCSE French: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

Course Code: T0303 £289.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This brand-new course will provide AQA GCSE French teachers with strategies to help students excel in the 2026 exams. Teachers will focus on developing students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as preparing students for the cultural topics and exam-style questions.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Understand the key demands of the AQA GCSE French specification.
  • Develop strategies for improving listening, speaking, and writing skills.
  • Explore effective approaches for teaching cultural content and language.
  • Receive resources and strategies for effective exam preparation.

PROGRAMME

10:00am

Mastering the AQA GCSE French Specification

  • Overview of the exam structure and key components.
  • Identifying areas for improvement and key focus points.
  • Balancing language skills with cultural knowledge. 

 

10:55am

Break


11:15am

Teaching Culture and Language Skills

  • Techniques for teaching cultural content and language comprehension.
  • Approaches for enhancing listening, reading, and speaking skills.
  • Developing critical thinking skills through cultural discussion.

12:15pm

Improving Writing and Speaking Skills

  • Strategies for improving written responses and fluency in speaking.
  • Helping students articulate their ideas clearly and coherently.
  • Focus on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.cc

1.00pm: Lunch


2:00pm

Refining Listening and Translation Skills

  • Techniques for developing listening comprehension.
  • Supporting students in translation tasks and interpreting texts.
  • Using practice papers to develop exam-specific skills.

2:45pm

Planning for Long-Term Success

  • Structuring the two-year course for consistent language improvement.
  • Using assessments to track student progress.
  • Supporting all learners, from higher achievers to those needing extra help.

3:15pm

Final Q&A and Reflection

  • Addressing any outstanding questions.
  • Key strategies for long-term exam preparation.

3.30pm: Depart

 
GCSE - Code: T0303

AQA GCSE French: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams

COURSE LEADER

Stuart Glover is a renowned expert in GCSE and A-Level French, he has been head of department and taught till 2020. He has been chief examiner for igcse French, Principal moderator for GCSE French at AQA for 12 years, reviser, presenter, principal examiner for GCSE writing and lead examiner for Gcse French. He has also examined at A-Level for many years for the same awarding body.

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