Looking for a quick, effective way to practise IB-style reading skills without hours of prep?

This FREE IB French Ab Initio reading activity is fully curriculum-aligned and designed to help students build confidence with key comprehension skills required for the IB assessments. Adapted from authentic material (referenced).

• Short, accessible text written at Ab Initio level
• Targeted comprehension questions focusing on meaning, detail, and inference
• Ideal for exam preparation, classwork, cover lessons, or homework
• Perfect low-stakes practice to develop reading strategies students need to succeed

This resource mirrors the style and demand of IB reading tasks, making it an easy plug-and-play activity for busy teachers — and a confidence boost for students who find reading intimidating.

Use it as a starter, independent task, or assessment warm-up
Suitable for Year 12–13 / Grade 11/12 IB French Ab Initio
Download, print (or assign digitally), and give your students meaningful IB-style reading practice