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: Composition et expression personnelle
Chapter 2: Lettre, courriel et rédaction fonctionnelle
Chapter 3: Compréhension de texte non préparé
Chapter 4: Résumé et reformulation en français
Chapter 5: Structures grammaticales françaises
Chapter 6: Vocabulaire, idiomes et usage contextuel
Chapter 7: Traduction du français vers l’anglais
Chapter 8: Précision linguistique et correction des erreurs
Chapter 9: Compréhension orale
Chapter 10: Expression orale et conversation
Chapter 11: Présentation, opinion et discours
Chapter 12: Travail écrit de langue ou de littérature

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.