A New GCSE French Listening Workbook

This workbook was written to support students and teachers preparing for the

listening component of the NEW GCSE French exams beginning in 2026 (first

teaching September 2024).

Each unit follows a PIRCO sequence consists of:

- Pre-listening - A comprehensive vocabulary-building phase featuring 11-12 microreading and micro-listening tasks that introduce key vocabulary from the upcoming

listening text.

- In-listening - A selective listening phase with structured comprehension tasks,

including 3-4 questions, true/false/not mentioned activities, and content reordering

exercises, typically preceded by a 'word grab' game.

- Review - Students listen to the text while reading the transcript, identifying

obstacles to comprehension. Teachers may follow up with strategy instruction to

tackle these challenges.

- Consolidation - Reinforcement of key vocabulary through aural and reading tasks.

- Output

exercises, essential for reinforcing lexical and syntactic patterns.

- Retrieval of target vocabulary through translation and partial dictation

students' retention of language elements processed in the PIRCO phase.

Each unit concludes with 2-3 pages of exam-style listening tasks, designed to assess

Topics covered in Part One:

Healthy living

Celebrity culture and entertainment

Environment

Customs, festivals and celebrations

Media and technology

Answers and transcripts are available in a separate book.

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