S4 Revision

Your revision should be well underway by now and you should be reviewing chunks of vocabulary for a set period of time each day. In my previous post, I linked you to some useful sites where you could do this using interactive exercises. I have also mentioned in class where to find a vocab list and other useful materials.

The SQA past paper section has the 2008 Listening audio file for Foundation and General (and Credit). Listen while reading the transcript as this will help you to get used to how French sounds. The Intermediate 1 paper will also help you with this, although the format of the exam is different. Previous past papers have been or will be done in class but you can also buy these in bookshops. If they don't have the CD, come to school with a USB key after the holidays and do the rest of your revision in the meantime.

Good Dictionary Skills are invaluable and this sheet from the Collins website will help you make sure you know how to use a dictionary efficiently and effectively.

At the BBC Languages site there are a variety of resources that can help you. Look out for the video clips you can listen to with subtitles in French. You may remember them from class this year.

The Ashcombe School has lots of excellent exercises aimed at preparing their pupils for GCSE. The vocabulary is similar even if the tasks are different.

There are also a variety of resources you can buy in shops. However, make sure that you do look over the free resources and advice first, e.g. BBC Bitesize.