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  • 20-01-2017 8:41am
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    sligolad1
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    Thinking of taking up French at ordinary level outside of school. Got a B in the JC, just wondering how much effort would be required to get a pass.


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    spurious
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    If the B was at HL, then there's certainly an excellent chance. For 2018 though, yes?
    2017 is a little tight, but if it is 2017, make sure you tell your Exam Secretary soon.


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    sligolad1
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    spurious wrote: »
    If the B was at HL, then there's certainly an excellent chance. For 2018 though, yes?
    2017 is a little tight, but if it is 2017, make sure you tell your Exam Secretary soon.

    Yes, B was at HL and I'll be doing it in 2018.


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    spurious
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    You should be well able for OL. HL wouldn't be impossible with the time left.


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    sligolad1
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    spurious wrote: »
    You should be well able for OL. HL wouldn't be impossible with the time left.

    Had considered it but just need a pass at OL for a couple of college courses I was looking at so think I'd rather focus on getting points in my other 7 and spend as little time as necessary on French.


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    mtoutlemonde
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    sligolad1 wrote: »
    Thinking of taking up French at ordinary level outside of school. Got a B in the JC, just wondering how much effort would be required to get a pass.

    TBH, a lot of effort would not be required. You would definitely be able for the listening, first two comprehensions and the written section is the same. Question three/four require a lot of practice and understanding. Make sure that you have an oral copy with all the topics covered - I recommend 'le français oral' for the topics. Also it is advantageous to bring in a document - a photo/achievement etc. Bonne courage!!


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    sligolad1
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    mtoutlemonde wrote: »
    TBH, a lot of effort would not be required. You would definitely be able for the listening, first two comprehensions and the written section is the same. Question three/four require a lot of practice and understanding. Make sure that you have an oral copy with all the topics covered - I recommend 'le français oral' for the topics. Also it is advantageous to bring in a document - a photo/achievement etc. Bonne courage!!
    What is on question 3&4. Are they more reading comprehensions?


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    mtoutlemonde
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    sligolad1 wrote: »
    What is on question 3&4. Are they more reading comprehensions?

    Yes more reading comprehensions but answering in French and an opinion/question to show understanding of the text for the last question. I think you would still be able to get good marks in them but it's important to know what the question is asking specifically - I always do the OL ones with my fifth years because it is a good foundation for higher level.


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    thetalker
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    You'll probably learn french way faster and fluidly than anyone inside school if you care about it.
    The key is to listen to french people, discern what they're saying and translate. Once you understand it orally its pretty easy to bring that knowledge to paper with a bit of practice. Reading french will help on the silent words etc. And then the rest is exam Q's.


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