French GCSE - Aiming High in 2021

French GCSE - Aiming High in 2021

by Susannah, 18 Dec 2020

GCSE French, done properly, is not easy. For those who want to achieve the highest grades, move towards fluency and prepare for A level, it is a challenge - it relies on memory, practice, engagement and organisation. This flexible GCSE course is for those aiming for at least a grade 7 in 2022. Together we can climb that mountain!


GCSE French, done properly, is not easy.  For those who want to achieve the highest grades, move towards fluency and prepare for A level, it is a challenge - it relies on memory, practice, engagement and organisation.  

Ahead Learning is running a series of weekly classes to be held on Zoom for those aspiring to do their exams in the summer of 2022.  It is taught by Susannah, a qualified and enthusiastic MFL teacher with 25 years of experience teaching in various settings including Universities and schools.

Wednesdays 10.30-11.30 will be about GCSE topics - this term is all about HOLIDAYS!
Fridays 10.30-11.10 will develop understanding of French grammar and work on accuracy

There is no commitment to attend both classes every week; each session can be booked as an individual class to enable complete flexibility.  Each week a writing task and some listening practice will be set to do outside of class time. 

We are running during term time. 

Dates and Details of Grammar Topics

w/c 04th January - Reflexive verbs in the present tense
w/c 11th January - Recognising tenses including the imperfect.  Revision of the future tense
w/c 18th January - The conditional
w/c 25th January - Reflexive verbs in the perfect tense
w/c 01st February - Adjective agreements & 'en + present participle'
w/c 08th February - Tenses revision & 'avant de + infinitive'
w/c 22nd February - Demonstrative adjectives & pronouns
w/c 01st March - The imperfect tense
w/c 08th March - The pluperfect tense
w/c 15th March - Revision of negatives and the pronoun 'y'
w/c 22nd March - Creating a checklist for proof-reading your written work

To book sessions, please refer to the 'Events' page.