AQA AS French Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA AS French (7651) past papers. Paper 1: Listening, Reading & Writing. Paper 2: Writing. Paper 3: Speaking. Contemporary French society themes. 33 resources.
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June 2023
11 filesAS French – Transcript: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2023
AS French – Sound file: tracked: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2023
AS French – Question paper: Paper 2 Writing – June 2023
AS French – Question paper: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2023
AS French – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Writing – June 2023
AS French – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2023
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 3 Speaking – June 2023
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Writing – June 2023
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2023
AS French – Insert: Paper 2 Writing – June 2023
AS French – Insert (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Writing – June 2023
June 2022
13 filesAS French – Transcript: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2022
AS French – Teacher notes: Paper 3 Speaking – June 2022
AS French – Sound file: tracked: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2022
AS French – Question paper: Paper 2 Writing – June 2022
AS French – Question paper: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2022
AS French – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Writing – June 2022
AS French – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2022
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 3 Speaking – June 2022
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Writing – June 2022
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – June 2022
AS French – Insert: Paper 2 Writing – June 2022
AS French – Insert (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Writing – June 2022
AS French – Candidate material: Paper 3 Speaking – June 2022
November 2020
9 filesAS French – Transcript: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – November 2020
AS French – Question paper: Paper 2 Writing – November 2020
AS French – Question paper: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – November 2020
AS French – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Writing – November 2020
AS French – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – November 2020
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 2 Writing – November 2020
AS French – Mark scheme: Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing – November 2020
AS French – Insert: Paper 2 Writing – November 2020
AS French – Insert (Modified A4 18pt): Paper 2 Writing – November 2020
Contemporary French Society Through Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Exam Paper Structure
French Listening, Reading and Written Response
Written French: Translation and Essay
Spoken French: Discussion and Conversation
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7651 |
| Qualification | AS Level |
| Grading Scale | A–E |
| Assessment Type | 3 papers (listening/reading, writing, speaking) |
| Paper 1 | Listening, Reading and Writing (1 hr 45 min, 100 marks, 45%) |
| Paper 2 | Writing (1 hr 30 min, 80 marks, 25%) |
| Paper 3 | Speaking (12–14 min, 60 marks, 30%) |
| Themes | Contemporary French-speaking society (4 sub-themes) |
| Translation | French → English (Paper 1) and English → French (Paper 2) |
| Exam Sessions | June only |
| Total Resources | 33 |
Key Topics in French
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Translate into English | Render the French passage into natural, accurate English — meaning, register, and fluency are all assessed |
| Translate into French | Render the English passage into grammatically accurate French — verb forms, agreements, and prepositions are closely checked |
| Summarise | Convey the key points of the passage in your own words — demonstrate understanding without lifting phrases |
| Write in French | Produce extended French prose — accuracy, vocabulary range, and coherent argumentation are all assessed |
| Answer in French | Respond in French using your own words — avoid lifting phrases directly from the source text |
| Answer in English | Respond in English, demonstrating precise comprehension of the French source material |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A | 69–79% |
| B | 58–68% |
| C | 47–57% |
| D | 36–46% |
| E | 25–35% |
⚠️ AS French combines marks from three papers (240 total). Speaking marks are recorded and externally moderated. Boundaries vary by session — consult AQA's published data.
Listening Strategy, Translation Accuracy, and Sustaining Spoken French Under Pressure
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