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 en français
Chapter 2: Courriel et lettre
Chapter 3: Traduction du français vers l’anglais
Chapter 4: Compréhension de texte inédit
Chapter 5: Vocabulaire et expressions en contexte
Chapter 6: Structures grammaticales et correction de phrases
Chapter 7: Résumé, paraphrase et explication de passages
Chapter 8: Le Roi des Montagnes – Edmond About
Chapter 9: Le Château de ma Mère – Marcel Pagnol
Chapter 10: Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon – E. Labiche
Chapter 11: La Poudre aux yeux – E. Labiche
Chapter 12: Compréhension orale
Chapter 13: Expression orale
Chapter 14: Travail écrit de langue ou de littérature

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.