French

French alphabet names and spelling out loud

Core French vowel sounds and common spellings

Nasal vowels and how to recognise them in writing

Silent letters and final consonant rules

Liaison and enchaînement in natural speech

Accent marks (é, è, ê, ë, ç) and what they do

Stress patterns and intonation for questions/statements

Reading aloud strategies for fluency and clarity

Avoiding common English-speaker pronunciation traps

Using pronunciation to support dictation accuracy

Using cognates and near-cognates safely

Spotting false friends and avoiding misinterpretation

Using context clues to infer meaning in reading/listening

Using grammar clues (tense, agreement) to decode meaning

Asking for clarification and repetition in French

Paraphrasing when you don’t know a word

Extending answers with opinions and reasons

Adding detail with time, place, and frequency phrases

Repairing mistakes and self-correcting in speech

Structuring longer responses (beginning–middle–end)

Noun gender and making nouns plural

Definite and indefinite articles (le/la/les, un/une/des)

Partitive articles (du/de la/des) and quantities

Adjective agreement (gender/number) and position rules

Comparative and superlative structures (plus/moins/aussi… que; le/la plus…)

Key adverbs and intensifiers (très, assez, trop, bien, mal)

Subject pronouns and basic word order

Forming questions (est-ce que, inversion, intonation)

Negatives (ne… pas, ne… jamais, ne… rien, ne… plus) and word order

Prepositions for place, time, and movement (à, de, chez, en, au, dans, vers)

Conjunctions to link ideas (et, mais, parce que, quand, si, donc)

Numbers, dates, time, and prices (incl. telling the time)

Present tense of regular -er verbs (e.g., parler)

Present tense of key irregular verbs (être, avoir, aller, faire)

Present tense irregular patterns (prendre, mettre, venir, pouvoir, vouloir, devoir)

Reflexive verbs in the present (se lever, s’appeler)

Perfect tense with avoir (j’ai mangé…) and past participles

Perfect tense with être (je suis allé(e)…) and agreement

Imperfect tense for “used to / was doing” (je faisais…)

Choosing between perfect and imperfect in narratives

Near future (aller + infinitive) for plans

Simple future for longer-term plans (je ferai…)

Conditional for “would” and polite requests (je voudrais…)

Imperative for instructions and advice

Infinitive structures after common verbs (aimer, préférer, essayer de, décider de)

Common idiomatic verb phrases (il faut, j’ai besoin de, j’ai envie de)

Direct object pronouns (le/la/les) basics

Indirect object pronouns (lui/leur) basics

Y and en (core meanings and simple uses)

Possessive adjectives and pronouns (mon/ma/mes, le mien…)

Demonstratives (ce/cet/cette/ces; celui/celle/ceux/celles)

Relative pronouns (qui/que/où) in simple sentences

Si-clauses (si + present → future; si + imperfect → conditional)

Using “on” and passive-like meanings in French

Word order with two verbs (je vais le faire; je veux y aller)

Building complexity with subordinating clauses (quand, parce que, puisque, comme)

Predicting content from rubric and context

Listening for key details (who/what/when/where/how much)

Listening for opinions and justifications

Recognising tense and time markers in speech

Dealing with distractors and near-miss answers

Note-taking shorthand for French listening tasks

Dictation: sound-to-spelling patterns and checking endings

Dictation: agreement clues (plural -s, feminine -e) and silent letters

Time management and checking strategies

Role-play: hitting every bullet point efficiently

Role-play: asking a question accurately

Role-play: using polite forms and natural fillers

Reading aloud: chunking, pace, and intonation

Reading aloud: pronunciation of common letter patterns

Short conversation: developing answers beyond one sentence

Photo card: describing the photo clearly and logically

Photo card: giving opinions and reacting spontaneously

Photo card: handling unprepared questions confidently

General speaking: tenses mix for higher marks

Skimming for gist and scanning for detail

Using cognates carefully and checking meaning with context

Identifying opinions, tone, and justification phrases

Handling unfamiliar words using inference and grammar clues

Matching headings and summarising paragraphs

Translation into English: capturing meaning accurately

Translation into English: dealing with tenses and pronouns

Checking translations for sense and completeness

Building accurate short sentences (photo task)

Writing: meeting bullet points with clear paragraphing

Writing: using a range of tenses naturally

Writing: adding complexity (connectives, clauses, intensifiers)

Writing: opinions with reasons and examples

Writing: editing for accuracy (agreements, endings, accents)

Translation into French: planning, structuring, and checking

Translation into French: common traps (word order, false friends)

Foundation grammar task: common patterns to master quickly

Identity and relationships with others

Introducing yourself: name, age, where you live

Describing appearance and personality

Talking about family members and relationships

Friendships: qualities of a good friend

Getting on with others: arguments and making up

Relationships at home: chores and responsibilities

Daily routines and typical days

Describing where you live and your neighbourhood (personal perspective)

Social life: making plans with friends

Talking about special people and role models in your life

Expressing emotions and feelings (happy, stressed, worried)

Giving opinions about relationships and explaining why

Comparing then and now in your relationships

Handling sensitive topics appropriately in French

Writing a message/email about yourself and others

Food and drink: describing meals and snacks

Ordering in a café/restaurant and asking for what you want

Talking about diet choices (healthy/unhealthy, vegetarian, etc.)

Sport and exercise habits (frequency, preferences)

Healthy routines: sleep, balance, screen time

Illness and symptoms: describing how you feel

At the doctor/pharmacy: basic medical interactions

Mental wellbeing: stress, pressure, and coping strategies

Lifestyle choices: smoking/alcohol and personal choices

Giving advice using il faut / tu devrais

Healthy living past vs now (imperfect vs perfect)

Planning a healthier week (near future)

Using quantities and partitives accurately (du/de la/des)

Writing about a healthy lifestyle with justified opinions

Discussing health campaigns and simple public advice

School subjects: what you study and opinions

Your timetable: days, times, and routines

School rules, uniforms, and behaviour expectations

School facilities and describing your school

Teachers: describing and giving opinions

Homework, tests, and school stress

Clubs, trips, and enrichment activities

Work experience: tasks and skills learned

Part-time jobs: duties, pay, and preferences

Future study plans and options

Jobs and careers: ambitions and motivations

Skills for work: qualities and strengths

Writing an application-style paragraph about yourself

Talking about past experiences and what you learned

Discussing pros/cons of school and work in French

Free-time activities

Hobbies and interests: what you like doing

Sports and fitness as leisure activities

Music tastes and talking about songs/artists

Films and TV: genres, reviews, and recommendations

Reading and cultural interests (books, comics, etc.)

Going out: meeting friends, shopping, cafés

Invitations and making arrangements (time/place)

Saying what you did last weekend (perfect tense)

Talking about what you used to do (imperfect)

Planning a future outing (near future/future)

Giving detailed opinions with reasons and examples

Using frequency phrases (souvent, tous les jours, le week-end)

Spending money and discussing value for money

Writing about an ideal free-time day

Having a spontaneous conversation about your hobbies

Describing a celebration (birthday, party, event)

Planning an event: invitations, food, and arrangements

Traditional foods and typical meals for celebrations

Giving gifts and expressing gratitude

National and local festivals: what happens and why

Describing a festival atmosphere and activities

Comparing celebrations in the UK and French-speaking contexts

Cultural etiquette: greetings and polite behaviour

Using past tenses to describe a celebration you attended

Making suggestions and offering help (on pourrait…, je peux…)

Writing an account of a festival experience

Talking about traditions you value and why

Handling dates and seasons accurately

Using the imperative for instructions (simple recipes/plans)

Discussing the importance of cultural traditions

Talking about famous people and what they do

Describing a celebrity’s personality and image

Social media and influencers: what they post and why

Pros and cons of being famous

Fame and privacy: giving opinions and reasons

The media’s role in shaping public opinion

Role models: positive and negative influences

Charity and activism linked to celebrities

Entertainment news: reacting and giving viewpoints

Using reported-style phrases (il/elle dit que…, on pense que…)

Debating celebrity pay and responsibility (simple arguments)

Writing a short opinion piece about celebrity culture

Using comparative language (better/worse than, the most…)

Talking about future aspirations and success

Handling abstract opinions with simple, clear French

Travel and tourism, including places of interest

Holiday types: beach, city break, adventure, visiting family

Booking transport and accommodation (tickets, rooms, prices)

Describing where you went and what you did (perfect tense)

Talking about travel problems and solutions

Asking for and understanding directions

Using transport vocabulary (train, metro, plane, etc.)

Describing places of interest and what to see/do there

Talking about weather in the context of travel

Planning an itinerary for a trip (future/near future)

Eating out on holiday: ordering and dealing with issues

Writing a holiday postcard/email

Comparing holidays and giving recommendations

Sustainable tourism: simple eco-friendly choices

Cultural behaviour when travelling abroad

Role-play scenarios linked to travel (hotel, station, tourist office)

Devices and what you use them for

Social media habits and daily communication

Pros and cons of technology in everyday life

Online safety: privacy, passwords, scams

The internet for learning and homework

Streaming, gaming, and digital entertainment

Messaging and email: formal vs informal language

Technology in the future: predictions and hopes

Problems with tech and troubleshooting language

Discussing screen time and balance

Media influence: adverts and persuasion

News sources and reliability (simple evaluation language)

Writing about how you use technology with examples

Debating whether tech brings people together or apart

Preparing for unseen questions on tech in speaking/writing

Describing your home: rooms, furniture, what you do there

House types and advantages/disadvantages

Describing your town/area: places, facilities, what it’s like

Giving opinions about where you live with reasons

What there is to do locally and how to get around

Local problems: traffic, litter, noise, safety

Weather and climate vocabulary for everyday contexts

Environmental issues: pollution, waste, climate change (core language)

Recycling and eco-actions at home/school

Future improvements for your area (conditional/future)

Comparing city vs countryside life

Writing about an ideal place to live

Organising a local eco-project (suggestions and plans)

Talking about what you used to do to help (imperfect)

Photo card-style discussion on environment/home themes