Au collège : prepositions, transcription, listening (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
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.
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.
Teacher tip
You can pick and choose which listening activities from Learning Cycle 3 to complete depending on the needs of your students.
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.
avenir (m)
collège (m)
objectif (m)
enseignement (m)
étudier
terminer
Q2.Match the French and English.
failure
star
memory
piece, room, play
start of school year
break time
Q3.Match the French and English.
to stop, stopping
to advise, advising
to forbid, ban
to force, forcing
to threaten, threatening
to risk, risking
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.
[ai]
[on]
[ç]
[h]
[y]
[j]
Q3.Write in English: 'il a travaillé dans un supermarché'.
Q4.Write in French: a boring school subject.
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To help you plan your 11 French lesson on: Au collège : prepositions, transcription, listening (Edexcel), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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