What is it?

In the new format, you’ll be asked to read a short paragraph aloud in French, and then answer a few comprehension questions about it.

Top Tips to Do Your Best

1. Practise Pronunciation Regularly

• Read aloud every time you revise – even 2–3 minutes a day helps!
• Focus on silent letters and common sound patterns:
  • Final consonants are often silent: grand → [gran]
  • “-ent” at the end of verbs is silent: ils parlent → [parl]
  • “in”, “on”, “an” sound different – train your ear!

2. Read Slowly and Clearly

• It’s not a race — slow down so your pronunciation is clear.
• If you get stuck on a word, pause, try again, and stay calm.

3. Break It Into Chunks

• Look for natural pauses (commas/full stops).
• Read one phrase at a time, not word by word.

❌ Il... y... a... un... parc...

✅ Il y a un parc agréable.

4. Understand What You’re Reading

• Before you read aloud, take 10 seconds to skim the paragraph and spot:
  • Key nouns (places, people, objects)
  • Verbs (what's happening?)
  • Time phrases (e.g. hier, demain, souvent)