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 courte en français
Chapter 2: Vocabulaire, syntaxe et précision de l'expression
Chapter 3: Traduction non préparée du français vers l'anglais
Chapter 4: Compréhension de texte inédit en français
Chapter 5: Résumé et explication de mots, phrases et idées
Chapter 6: Questions sur les textes prescrits ou les livres de référence
Chapter 7: Lecture guidée: Imagine 3, Edito B1, Décibel et Explore
Chapter 8: Compréhension orale: passage, poème ou document audio inédit
Chapter 9: Expression orale: présentation individuelle et discussion
Chapter 10: Expression écrite: devoir de 250 mots sur la langue ou la littérature
Chapter 11: Évaluation interne et externe du projet

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.