This resource is a full-length, exam-style Higher Tier Listening paper designed for Year 11 students preparing for the new 2026 AQA GCSE French specification.

It focuses on Theme 1: People and Lifestyle – Topic 1.1: Identity and relationships with others, and follows the new AQA listening format, making it ideal for mock exams, assessments, or targeted topic revision.

This is provided as a teacher-read transcript version (no audio files included).

Prefer audio? Click here for the Real Exam audio version:
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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Full exam-style Higher Tier Listening paper (50 marks)
Section A – Listening comprehension
Section B – Dictation (5 sentences, exam-style)

Vocabulary support booklet - pre-teaching essential listening vocabulary

Teacher guide with:
Clear transcripts for all listening tasks
Complete mark scheme
Mark scheme with detailed explanations (French reference + English justification)
Grade 1–9 boundaries table for self or teacher assessment Teacher guide and usage instructions

KEY FEATURES

Fully aligned with the new 2026 AQA GCSE French specification

Topic-based listening – perfect for focused revision or assessment

Higher Tier level with appropriate challenge and differentiation

AQA-style question types, including:
Positive / Negative / Both
Multiple choice
A/B/A+B
English responses
Dictation

No teacher preparation needed

Suitable for classroom use, mocks, homework, or independent revision

HOW TO USE

Use as a full mock listening paper under exam conditions

Select individual sections for topic-specific revision

Read the transcripts aloud at natural exam speed

Use the mark scheme with explanations to model exam technique

Apply the grade boundaries to track progress and identify gaps

Audio is not provided. Teachers should read the transcripts aloud at natural exam speed.

SUITABLE FOR

GCSE French Higher Tier

Year 11

AQA (New 2026 specification)

Exam preparation, mocks, and revision

DISCLAIMER

This resource is based on the AQA GCSE French specification but is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA.
Grade boundaries are indicative only and not official AQA boundaries.