French 8658/LH June 2021

The GCSE French Higher Tier Listening exam evaluates comprehension through themes like cinema preferences, housing, life in Switzerland, cultural events in Quebec, gap years, student jobs, reality TV, and charity events. Tasks assess understanding of dialogues about poverty, carnival traditions, airport announcements, social media stars, and school life. Key topics include environmental challenges, ambitions, career planning, and societal roles. Students demonstrate proficiency in vocabulary, contextual interpretation, and cultural awareness, analyzing spoken information in real-world and diverse scenarios presented in both English and French.