Au collège : prepositions, transcription and listening (AQA)
I can accurately transcribe spoken French using my knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences as well as understand listening tasks on the subject of school life.
- Year 11
- AQA
Au collège : prepositions, transcription and listening (AQA)
I can accurately transcribe spoken French using my knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences as well as understand listening tasks on the subject of school life.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- It is important to have a firm knowledge of French sounds (SSCs) in order to accurately transcribe spoken French.
- It is important to listen out for synonyms and distractors when answering listening comprehension questions.
Keywords
Sound-symbol correspondence - relationship between letters and their sounds
Distractor - incorrect but plausible answer option in reading and listening tasks, designed to test your attention to detail
Synonym - word that has the same or very similar meaning to another word
Common misconception
There isn't much I can do to prepare for the French listening exam.
Students with a firm knowledge of French SSCs and strong vocabulary recall will find the listening exam less daunting. It is important to listen actively and use strategies for success such as awareness of distractors and synonyms.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the synonyms.
Q2.Match the French and English.
Q3.Match the French and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: a tired student (f) and a lazy teacher (m).
Q5.Write in English: 'j'ai réussi les examens'.
Q6.Write in French: my work experience was difficult.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which statement is incorrect?
Q2.Match the words and missing sounds.
