It is important to take care of the jotters, vocabulary sheets and any other materials you are given out. Whatever stage you are at, you will be expected to build upon your existing knowledge of French.
If you are in Standard Grade, keep in mind that you will be examined on topics from S3 and S4. Work from previous years is often a good starting point when you come across a similar topic that goes in to more detail.
Pupils in S5 and S6 are asked to come to all classes equipped with the following:
- their USB key
- a French-English dictionary
- a notebook to keep extra notes on grammar and vocab
Thursday, 27 August 2009
Grammar
If you're not feeling confident about your grammar, it might just be a case of looking at it from a different perspective. Try looking at the following sites for alternate explanations and the chance to practise through interactive exercises.
I know you'll be glued to these sites this weekend :-)
http://french.about.com/od/grammar/French_Grammar.htm
http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/grammar/
Let me know if you would like more practice!
I know you'll be glued to these sites this weekend :-)
http://french.about.com/od/grammar/French_Grammar.htm
http://www.french-linguistics.co.uk/grammar/
Let me know if you would like more practice!
Friday, 19 June 2009
Higher and Int 2: Listening
I recommended that my new Higher/Int 2 class spend a little time listening to authentic French media over the next few weeks and months. This will help them get used to the way that French sounds and approach work with more confidence. I gave them a list to start them off:
Authentic Media:
Curiosphere - aimed at pupils and students in France.
French TV Stations such as TF1
Sites aimed at learners of French or developed by French teachers:
Lafrancebis
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Exam dates
Exams are almost upon us.
Standard Grade French: Thursday 14th May 2009
Intermediate 2/Higher French: Friday 22nd May 2009
Please make sure you know where each of your exams take place, when they begin and how many you have to attend. You cannot 'opt out' and not attend if you are to get an overall grade.
Bonne chance et bon courage!
Standard Grade French: Thursday 14th May 2009
Intermediate 2/Higher French: Friday 22nd May 2009
Please make sure you know where each of your exams take place, when they begin and how many you have to attend. You cannot 'opt out' and not attend if you are to get an overall grade.
Bonne chance et bon courage!
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Intermediate 2
As I promised all (!) of you; information to help you revise. I'll add to this when I can.
You need to go over things like grammar, particularly tenses, and all of the basics that could trip you up. You also need to be up-to-date with your Directed Writing preparation as you could potentially achieve full marks in this. Some of the links I've recommended to S4 will be of use to you too.
The BBC Learning Zone has lots of interesting clips as does Mon JT Quotidien. Do listen to them, even if you don't get much from it because it does help you get used to hearing how French should sound and to listening for the duration of a clip from your listening paper.
Les clés de l'actualité junior. It is no longer updated but the archive goes back years. I have some exercises I've created from this but you could specify your own topics to revise (e.g. espace, santé, loisirs).
The Resource Pack we've used this year. Attempt the reading exercises not done in class and read the transcripts while listening to the audio files (if you haven't got them, bring in a USB key).
The SQA past paper section has the 2007 and 2008 papers, including the 2008 Listening audio file. Listen while reading the transcript as this will help you to get used to how French sounds. 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, we can arrange for you to copy them.
The Ashcombe School has lots of excellent exercises aimed at preparing their pupils for GCSE/AS level. The vocabulary is similar even if the tasks are different. You should aim for the Higher Tier of GCSE.
You need to go over things like grammar, particularly tenses, and all of the basics that could trip you up. You also need to be up-to-date with your Directed Writing preparation as you could potentially achieve full marks in this. Some of the links I've recommended to S4 will be of use to you too.
The BBC Learning Zone has lots of interesting clips as does Mon JT Quotidien. Do listen to them, even if you don't get much from it because it does help you get used to hearing how French should sound and to listening for the duration of a clip from your listening paper.
Les clés de l'actualité junior. It is no longer updated but the archive goes back years. I have some exercises I've created from this but you could specify your own topics to revise (e.g. espace, santé, loisirs).
The Resource Pack we've used this year. Attempt the reading exercises not done in class and read the transcripts while listening to the audio files (if you haven't got them, bring in a USB key).
The SQA past paper section has the 2007 and 2008 papers, including the 2008 Listening audio file. Listen while reading the transcript as this will help you to get used to how French sounds. 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, we can arrange for you to copy them.
The Ashcombe School has lots of excellent exercises aimed at preparing their pupils for GCSE/AS level. The vocabulary is similar even if the tasks are different. You should aim for the Higher Tier of GCSE.
Monday, 6 April 2009
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.
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.
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