1. Year 11 MFL Writing Mock exams
When?
Thurs 9th line up 1300
Exams start 1310

2. Length of exams? Foundation 1 hour Higher 1 hour 15 minutes
Writing paper
Length of exams?
Foundation 1 hour
Higher 1 hour 15 minutes

3. Foundation paper
50 marks
25% of GCSE
Questions
Question 1 – message (student produces four sentences in response to a photo) – 8 marks
Question 2 – short passage (student writes a piece of continuous text in response to four brief bullet points, approximately 40 words in total) – 16 marks

4. Foundation paper
Question 3 – translation from English into Spanish (minimum 35 words) – 10 marks
Question 4 – structured writing task (student responds to four compulsory detailed bullet points, producing approximately 90 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 16 marks

5. Higher paper 60 marks at Higher Tier 25% of GCSE
Question 1 – structured writing task (student responds to four compulsory detailed bullet points, producing approximately 90 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 16 marks

6. Higher paper
Question 2 – open-ended writing task (student responds to two compulsory detailed bullet points, producing approximately 150 words in total) – there is a choice from two questions – 32 marks
Question 3 – translation from English into Spanish (minimum 50 words) – 12 marks

7. Year 11 MFL Listening Mock exams Where? In ICT Rooms
French Foundation – Wed 8th Nov
French Higher – Thurs 9th Nov
Spanish Foundation – Fri 10th Nov
Spanish Higher – Tues 14th Nov

8. Listening paper Length of exams? Foundation 35 minutes (40 marks)
Higher 45 minutes (50 marks)
25% of GCSE
(Each exam includes 5 minutes’ reading time of the question paper before the listening stimulus is played.)

9. Foundation and Higher papers
Section A – questions in English, to be answered in English or non-verbally
Section B – questions in Spanish, to be answered in Spanish or non-verbally

10. Revision Tips

11. Top Tips!
Practise key vocabulary using the vocabulary booklet given to you by your teacher.
- Make a mind map or revision poster of the key vocabulary. You can use the link below to create an online revision map. (
- Vocab Express ( You should be using this website weekly to practise key vocabulary and focus on the topics you need to revise or find more difficult. (Higher Tier Vocab Section)
- Online revision tools: You can use the websites below to complete exercises interactively for revision
Username: reigatesch password: barcelona

12. Listening/Reading
Use the 5-minutes pre-listening • Underline question words e.g. WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW, HOW MANY…
• Underline the mark allocations (1), (2), (3)
• Anticipate what words will come up and note them down
• Read the questions FIRST
• And use the example
• Remember that the questions are asked in chronological order
• Use clues the texts give away

13.  When you hear the words, write the KEY words on the exam paper
When listening…
 When you hear the words, write the KEY words on the exam paper
 Be clear about positive/negative language and opinions, one small word can change meaning.
 What tense is the question in? Make sure you know your tenses!
Listen for tone of voice
Listen to the way things are said on the recording as this can often help with questions about opinions. If the speaker sounds negative or enthusiastic this can help you assess his or her opinion, even if you are unsure of the exact vocabulary they use

14. Watch out for twists and turns
Some questions appear straightforward, but you might hear ‘extra’ information on the recording which could mislead you.
In listening for the speaker’s opinion about something you might hear other opinions too. Make sure you listen carefully to work out who is saying or thinks what.
EXAMPLE : If you are asked what the speaker thinks about skiing and hear “Mon frère déteste faire du ski, mais j’aime faire du ski..” don’t just write down the first thing you hear. The speaker likes skiing, it’s his brother who hates it.
Be prepared for traps
Be prepared for answers to come anywhere on the recording, so listen immediately and do not switch off, even if you think that you have heard the answer you are listening for. Sometimes additional or contradictory information may follow, which could be vital in getting the correct answer.

15. READING –Tips for revision
Spot references to the past and future
You can tell that an event happened in the past by identifying the verb form e.g. “je suis allé(e)” (I went) from the use of a time phrase such as “l’année derniere” (last year).
b) You can tell that an event happened in the future by spotting a straight future tense e.g. j’irai (I will go) the near future using aller + infinitive e.g. je vais jouer (I’m going to play) other phrases which indicate the future e.g. j’ai l’intention de (to intend), etc and the use of a time phrases such as “l’année prochaine”
Read questions carefully and don’t just pick the first word you recognise
The texts will usually be about similar topics, for example, one statement could say “je ne fais jamais de la natation”, another might write, “hier j’ai fait de la natation.” and the final one might add, “je vais nager demain.” If the question asks, “Who has recently been swimming?” you will need to study each passage in depth and use your language skill to decide the correct answer, as all 3 mention the sport in their texts.

16. Always read the questions thoroughly and give as much information in your answers as is necessary-
Look at numbers in brackets. For example, if a question asks you where the writer lives and the answer can gain you 2 marks, you would need to include 2 pieces of information. If in the passage it says “J’habite une maison au bord de la mer” you need to write that he/she lives in a house (1) by the seaside (1).

17. Why are mock exams important?
They are a chance to improve your knowledge, confidence and confidence in yourself.
In a study on mock exams, researchers discovered that students who revised then before doing a practice test did BETTER in their final exam than students who spent the whole time revision without ever doing a mock exam.
Teachers may use your mock exam grades to determine which tiered papers you’ll be doing for the actual exam.
Your mock exams help your teacher decide on your predicted grade, which will then go on your college applications.
Mock exams help you get familiar with the exam process and study load.
Doing mock exams is important because it helps you look at your revision timetable. Do you need another look at how you manage your time? Could you tweak your revision style so it works better for you? Now’s your chance to revamp your revision and find your ideal study style.