7.2 Dictation Practice

• The length of the Edexcel GCSE French dictation phrases is typically 2-4
• Accurate spelling of words accounts for 30%
• Match the vocabulary with the grammar structure they relate to:

  Family members ↔️ Subject-verb agreement

  Hobbies ↔️ Verb conjugations

  School subjects ↔️ Adjective agreement

  Time expressions ↔️ Prepositions
• Steps to develop active listening techniques for dictation:

  1️⃣ Focus intently

  2️⃣ Anticipate content

  3️⃣ Chunk information

  4️⃣ Visualize
• When listening to longer sentences, students should break them down into smaller units
• Breaking down longer sentences into smaller units helps students process the information more effectively.
• What percentage of the marking criteria is allocated to grammar in the Edexcel GCSE French dictation exercises?

  40%
• Order the marking criteria for the Edexcel GCSE French dictation exercises by weight, from highest to lowest:

  1️⃣ Grammar (40%)

  2️⃣ Spelling (30%)

  3️⃣ Punctuation (20%)

  4️⃣ Vocabulary (10%)
• The accent used in the Edexcel GCSE French dictation exercises is standard Parisian French.


  True
• Paying attention to the rhythm, intonation, and pacing of phrases helps students focus intently during dictation exercises.


  True
• Reviewing responses after dictation exercises ensures corrections are made based on the marking criteria.

  True
• What does visualization aid during active listening?

  Comprehension and recall
• The accent used in the Edexcel GCSE French dictation exercises is Standard Parisian French.

  True
• Proper use of commas, periods, and question marks falls under the punctuation criterion.


  True
• Concentrating fully on the speaker and avoiding distractions is a key active listening technique.


  True
• Visualizing the meaning of words and phrases helps with comprehension and recall.


  True
• Visualizing the meaning of words and phrases can aid comprehension and recall during dictation exercises.


  True
• Reviewing and revising responses after dictation exercises is essential for identifying errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.

  True
• In the marking criteria, correct verb conjugations and sentence structure fall under the category of grammar
• What does punctuation accuracy assess in the dictation exercises?

  Use of commas, periods, question marks
• What is the French phrase for 'I eat croissants for breakfast every morning'?

  Je mange des croissants au petit-déjeuner tous les matins.
• What type of grammar structures should students predict to anticipate content during dictation exercises?

  Subject-verb agreement
• To develop effective active listening techniques, focus on the speaker and avoid distractions
• After the dictation, review your responses based on the marking criteria of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Match the French vocabulary with its English translation:

  père ↔️ father

  mère ↔️ mother

  frère ↔️ brother

  soeur ↔️ sister
• What is one key grammar structure to focus on in the Edexcel GCSE French dictation exercises?

  Subject-verb agreement
• What is the key vocabulary in the phrase "Je mange souvent des croissants au petit-déjeuner"?

  Croissants, petit-déjeuner
• To aid comprehension and recall, it's essential to visualize
• What grammatical elements should you review when checking a dictation phrase?

  Verb conjugations, agreement, tense
• Match the online platform with its feature for French dictation practice:

  Quizlet ↔️ Vocabulary flashcards

  Duolingo ↔️ Comprehensive language lessons
• Spelling accuracy is valued more than punctuation in the marking criteria.


  True
• Verb conjugations are a key grammar structure tested in French dictation exercises.


  True
• Distractions should be avoided to improve active listening during dictation exercises.


  True
• What should you focus on when listening to French dictation phrases?

  Speaker and rhythm
• What should you review after completing a dictation exercise?

  Grammar and spelling
• Which grammar structure is highlighted in the example sentence "Je mange souvent des croissants au petit-déjeuner"?

  Verb conjugations
• Which online platform is recommended for reinforcing vocabulary and spelling in French?

  Quizlet
• The dictation in the Edexcel GCSE French exercises tests the ability to transcribe short phrases and sentences spoken by a native French speaker.


  True
• School subjects like "mathématiques" and "histoire" may appear in the Edexcel GCSE French dictation exercises.

  True
• Adjective agreement, such as grand/grande, is a key grammar structure in French.


  True