French Diploma: GCSE French and International Certificate

GCSE French criteria

The four different parts of the GSCE French exam will be studied separately to optimize the work:

– GCSE French listening

Native speaker pre-recording items will be heard twice in class. Students’ comprehension will be tested by a range of mentions requiring non-verbal responses or responses in English.  They will be expected to understand details described in the audio aids, reference to past, present and future tenses, and identify points of view. GSCE French listening will be marked on the satisfactorily communication of student’s understanding, even though the response may contain some errors.

– GCSE French reading

Only the written language will be used in the test. We will work on the students understanding based on the analysis of  brochures, magazines, books and other reading sources. Students will be tested on the understanding of keys points, details and points of views explained in the material. GSCE French reading will be marked on the satisfactorily communication of student’s understanding, even though the response may contain some errors.

– GCSE French speaking

Students will need to complete two controlled assessment tasks. Both will be done in form of a  dialogue tested on different criteria: Communication, Range, Accuracy of Language, Pronunciation and Intonation, Interaction and Fluency. GSCE French speaking will be marked from 0 to 5 or 0 to 10 depending on criteria.

– GCSE French writing

Candidates respond in French in two task-oriented exercises – tasks setting and tasks taking. They will write their expected assessment in a limited time period and with limited material in the first task. Then without time limits and authorized material like a dictionary, and Internet in the second. Gsce French writing will be marked according the Content, range of language and accuracy.

For GCSE French examination, students must be aware that in addition to speaking, reading, writing and listening. They need to have an acquired knowledge and understanding of French grammar.

My French Teacher provides private/group class  with certified french tutor in a regular

schedule as well as intensive courses in Hong Kong. We ensure candidates is having a well-rounded understanding and mastery of the French language to excel in these certificates.

OFFICIAL FRENCH LANGUAGE EXAM

DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) and DALF (Diplôme approfondi en langue française)

DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) are French language certificates for people who are not native French speakers, administered by the French Ministry of Education. The DELF curriculum is divided into 4 independent diplomas corresponding to the first 4 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The DALF is composed of 2 independent diplomas corresponding to the 2 highest levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. They are valid indefinitely.

Each level evaluates the four communication skills: oral comprehension, written comprehension of the written production, and the production and oral interaction.

– DELF A1

This is the beginner or “breakthrough” level of language use. The student is able to interact in a simple way: he can talk about himself and his immediate environment.

– DELF A2

This is the basic user level of the European Framework. It demonstrates a command of basic structures of the language. The student is able to perform simple tasks of daily life.

– DELF B1

This diploma is for intermediate or “threshold” users. It demonstrates an ability to understand and maintain a discussion and give one’s advice and opinion, to deal with situations of daily life.

– DELF B2

This diploma certifies a degree of independence and a general command of the language.
The student is able to develop, defend and argue a point of view.

– DALF C1

DALF is the level required for entry into most French universities. It demonstrates an effective and operational command of the language from independent users.
The student can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, recognise implicit meaning, and use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.