French — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for French and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

French — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Composition (Redaction)
Chapter 2: Letter Writing (Correspondance)
Chapter 3: Comprehension
Chapter 4: Translation and Dialogue Writing
Chapter 5: Articles
Chapter 6: Adjectives
Chapter 7: Interrogation
Chapter 8: Negation
Chapter 9: Pronouns
Chapter 10: Prepositions
Chapter 11: Tenses and Verb Forms
Chapter 12: Comparison and Superlative
Chapter 13: Topic A: Myself
Chapter 14: Topic B: Holiday Time and Travel
Chapter 15: Topic C: Work and Lifestyle
Chapter 16: Listening Skills
Chapter 17: Speaking Skills
Chapter 18: Creative Writing Skills

Frequently asked questions

Is the French textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the French textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the French textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for French faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for French — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused French study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.