French — Textbook & Study Material

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

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Rédaction de composition courte
Chapter 2: Lettre formelle et informelle
Chapter 3: Compréhension d’un passage inédit
Chapter 4: Vocabulaire, syntaxe et idiomes
Chapter 5: Structures grammaticales et transformation de phrases
Chapter 6: Correction et réorganisation de phrases
Chapter 7: Traduction du français vers l’anglais
Chapter 8: Traduction de l’anglais vers le français
Chapter 9: Rédaction de dialogue en situation quotidienne
Chapter 10: Moi-même, famille et amis
Chapter 11: Événements importants, fêtes et célébrations
Chapter 12: Intérêts, loisirs, maison, quartier et école
Chapter 13: Vacances, voyages, transport et tourisme
Chapter 14: Hébergement, restaurant, directions, activités de vacances et services
Chapter 15: Vie à la maison, santé, travail, loisirs, achats et environnement
Chapter 16: Compréhension orale
Chapter 17: Expression orale
Chapter 18: Écriture créative

Frequently asked questions

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.