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: Pronunciation and Common Greetings
Chapter 2: Core Vocabulary Themes
Chapter 3: Sentence Structure and Word Order
Chapter 4: Nouns, Gender, and Articles
Chapter 5: Adjectives and Agreement
Chapter 6: Verb Essentials (Present Tense and Common Patterns)
Chapter 7: Reading Comprehension Strategies
Chapter 8: Writing: Paragraphs and Basic Compositions
Chapter 9: Listening/Speaking and Project Practice

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.