A New GCSE French Listening Workbook: Part One [French]

This workbook was written to support students and teachers preparing for the

listening component of the NEW GCSE French exams beginning in 2026 (first

teaching September 2024).

Each unit follows a PIRCO sequence consists of:

- Pre-listening - A comprehensive vocabulary-building phase featuring 11-12 microreading and micro-listening tasks that introduce key vocabulary from the upcoming

listening text.

- In-listening - A selective listening phase with structured comprehension tasks,

including 3-4 questions, true/false/not mentioned activities, and content reordering

exercises, typically preceded by a 'word grab' game.

- Review - Students listen to the text while reading the transcript, identifying

obstacles to comprehension. Teachers may follow up with strategy instruction to

tackle these challenges.

- Consolidation - Reinforcement of key vocabulary through aural and reading tasks.

- Output

exercises, essential for reinforcing lexical and syntactic patterns.

- Retrieval of target vocabulary through translation and partial dictation

students' retention of language elements processed in the PIRCO phase.

Each unit concludes with 2-3 pages of exam-style listening tasks, designed to assess

Topics covered in Part One:

Healthy living

Celebrity culture and entertainment

Environment

Customs, festivals and celebrations

Media and technology

Answers and transcripts are available in a separate book.

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