This AQA GCSE 9-1 French Student Book for Higher tier is built to help students use the language independently and with confidence, backed by fresh, engaging cultural content throughout. A structured programme teaches the building blocks of French grammar and vocabulary first, then revisits and recycles key concepts across different topics so understanding is properly embedded. To keep motivation high, content is chosen to encourage students to keep ‘learning something new’, covering topics that both students and teachers enjoy, transactional language and real-life contexts, all tied back to French culture. Because there’s some overlap in demand with the Foundation tier book, teachers can access content in both and judge which tier suits each learner. ‘Point de depart’ units ease the transition from KS3, and every unit and module is structured for gradual progression so all students can access some content from each section. Authentic materials and literary texts build familiarity and confidence with unfamiliar vocabulary. All four skills receive equal focus, reinforcing each other: students meet grammar in reading and listening activities, then put it into practice through speaking, writing and translation exercises. Exam preparation units cover Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, with a final revision module supporting classroom-based revision for the new assessments. Audio files to accompany the Student Books are sold separately.
ISBN 13: 9781446927199
Author: Mr Clive Bell
