IGCSE French Online Course
Looking for a flexible and effective way for your child to study French at home? TLC LIVE Online School’s IGCSE French course follows the Pearson Edexcel linear specification, helping students to develop their skills in speaking, reading and writing in French.
Taught live by qualified, UK-based teachers, our online lessons are interactive, supportive and designed to strengthen both confidence and mastery of French.
IGCSE French Course Aims
This Edexcel IGCSE course aims to enable learners to:
- understanding and use of written forms of French, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes
- understanding and use of the spoken forms of French, in a range of familiar and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes
- the ability to communicate effectively in French through the written word, using a range of vocabulary and structures
- the ability to communicate effectively in French through speaking, using a range of vocabulary and structures
- a knowledge and understanding of French grammar and its practical application
- a knowledge and understanding of countries and communities where French is spoken
- positive attitudes towards modern foreign language learning
- a suitable foundation for further study of French, or another language
Listening
Paper code: 4FR1/01
Written examination: 30 minutes
Total marks available: 40 marks
Percentage of final grade: 25%
Content overview
Students will learn to do the following in French:
- identify and note main points
- deduce the meaning of words from context
- extract specific details
- identify points of view
- show some understanding of unfamiliar language
- recognise attitudes, emotions and opinions
Reading and Writing
Paper code: 4FR1/02
Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Total marks available: 80 marks
Percentage of final grade: 50%
Content overview
Students will learn to do the following in French:
- identify and note main points
- deduce the meaning of words from context
- extract specific details
- identify points of view
- show some understanding of unfamiliar language
- recognise attitudes, emotions and opinions
- write for a variety of audiences, such as friends and acquaintances, teachers, family members, groups and professional bodies
- write using a wide range of grammatical forms and structures
- write using a wide range of relevant and appropriate vocabulary
Speaking
Paper code: 4FR1/03
Written examination: 10 minutes
Total marks available: 40 marks
Percentage of final grade: 25%
Content overview
Students will learn to do the following in French:
- describe the contents of a picture
- describe possible past or future events related to people in the
picture - respond to questions about the picture and its related topic
- take part in a spontaneous conversation on two further topics
Things to know
Course Name: International GCSE French
Course Code: 4FR1
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Examination Type: In-person or online
Course Duration: 2 years
Course Delivery: Online lessons (live) and access to course materials at all times
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