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Collins IGCSE® French provides comprehensive coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE French (0520) syllabus. With a clear structure and engaging content, the Student’s Book has been carefully planned around topic-based units so that language and skills are taught in context.The course takes a skills-based communicative approach with equal coverage given to all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Content is relevant to the age group and so provides engaging and motivating learning opportunities in real-world contexts. All topics, grammar and vocabulary are mapped to the syllabus, with clear learning objectives highlighted for each section of each unit. Units follow a carefully-planned, consistent structure allowing for reinforcement and progression at every stage.The course caters for all levels of ability, including the needs of students with less experience of French or those who need more support. It also provides extension activities for those students who require an extra challenge, and aims to encourage all students to develop their higher-order thinking skills.The layout of the book is clear and accessible, with boxed features highlighting key points of grammar, vocabulary or suggestions for taking things further. The opportunity to review is key and there are various Check-up and Review sections which encourage students to reflect on their progress. Each unit also contains a useful vocabulary section for ease of reference.To encourage students to broaden their perspectives, there are ‘Français en action’ sections in every unit which offer stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable insights into the culture and society of Francophone countries.Opportunity for practice, consolidation and revision is provided throughout the course, with exam-style questions included to help students develop their skills for success.Audio files are available as a free download from the Collins website for listening comprehension exercises and pronunciation practice.The course can also be used by teachers and students of Cambridge O Level French (3015) and IGCSE (9-1) French (7156).This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

This second edition of Collins Cambridge IGCSE™ French course delivers broad coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE (9-1) French syllabuses (0520/7156) for examination from 2028. Taking a communicative approach, this topic-based Student’s Book teaches language and skills in context, with smart and varied practice to help all students succeed.This title is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the full Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) French syllabuses (0520/7156) for examination from 2028. Skills-based approach: Employs a communicative, active-learning methodology with equal coverage of reading, writing, listening and speaking within engaging, age-appropriate contexts.Syllabus alignment: All topics, grammar and vocabulary are mapped to the Cambridge syllabus, and clear learning objectives guide students through their language development. Carefully-designed course structure introduces language and skills progressively, linking them to syllabus topics for an engaging and cohesive learning journey.Support and extension: Accommodates diverse starting points, providing targeted support for those with less experience of French, and extension activities to challenge advanced learners.User-friendly design: Includes boxed highlights for key grammar points and vocabulary, and consistent features to improve language skills. A dedicated vocabulary section in each unit and a grammar reference at the end of the book facilitate effective self-study.Reflection, practice and revision: Integrates ample opportunities for practice, consolidation and revision throughout the course. Regular Check-up and Review sections encourage students to reflect on their progress and consolidate their learning. The updated practice questions in the Vérifiez sections prepare students for assessment with confidence.Cultural insights: Each unit includes Le monde francophone sections that offer stimulating insights into the culture and society of Francophone countries.Expert authors: Written by an expert team of experienced language teachers, drawing on years of classroom expertise to deliver effective teaching strategies.Audio resources: Free downloadable audio files available from the Collins website and through the digital subscription enhance listening comprehension and pronunciation practice.The Collins course consists of a Student’s Book, Workbook, Teacher’s Guide and a digital subscription on Collins Hub. (The Teacher’s Guide will not go through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway).

The AQA GCSE French Foundation Student Book is approved by AQA and matched to the 2024 French GCSE specification. Written by experienced French teachers and experts, this book covers everything GCSE French Foundation students need - including vocabulary, grammar, topics, and skills comprehensively - with engaging, culturally rich content to foster a love of languages. Oxford's AQA GCSE French Foundation tier course offers ample practice for new assessments, including transcription and reading aloud (audio available to purchase separately). It can also be co-taught with the AQA GCSE French Higher tier Student Book, featuring shared and differentiated spreads for each topic. No other resource has been approved by AQA for the French Foundation AQA GCSE exam from 2026. Please note: Audio and transcript content are not included with this product. Downloadable audio files are available to purchase separately for sole-users only. Discover additional practice via the Kerboodle Online Learning platform for UK School accounts, please contact Oxford University Press for more details and to enquire about a sole-user audio purchase by emailing: secondary.enquiries@oup.com.