French Speaking

EPISODE 7
Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel).
In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a Career roleplay with useful phrases and a photo description with questions.
The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts and vocabulary to build accuracy, fluency and confidence for exam-style speaking tasks.
 
Task 1 - Read Aloud 
Plus tard, je ne veux pas me marier.
J’espère trouver un travail très utile avec un bon salaire.
Il est important d’avoir une carrière intéressante pour être heureux.
Après avoir fini mes études, je chercherai un emploi dans le monde des affaires.
Mes amis veulent être influenceurs mais à mon avis, ce n’est pas une bonne décision.
 
Task 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence.
You are talking to a French friend. You should address your friend as TU
 
1) Describe the type of career you would like to have (one thing and one reason)
2) Say what you want to do after finishing secondary school (one thing and one reason)
3) Ask your friend about university
4) Give your opinion about working abroad
5) Say what languages you can speak (give two details)
 
Task 3 – Photo
HOME
There are four young adults sitting and relaxing on a sofa. They are wearing casual summer clothes. They are smiling and talking to each other with cups of tea on a small table. There is the kitchen in the background.
Questions : A l’avenir tu voudrais partager une maison avec des copains ? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas ? Quels sont les avantages et les inconvénients d’habiter à la campagne ?
 
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Episode 6
Short 10-minute episode to help you prepare for the new GCSE French (AQA and Pearson) by practising three speaking tasks: a read-aloud, a theatre roleplay and a photo description.
The episode includes pronunciation tips, model answers and useful vocabulary for buying theatre tickets, asking about prices and times, describing people and shops in your neighbourhood, and talking about past activities.
Listen regularly, repeat the phrases and try the roleplay to build confidence for exam practice.
 
Task 1 - Read Aloud 
Je suis français et je parle trois langues.
Avec ma famille, on aime voyager et découvrir des cultures différentes.
Quand nous allons en vacances à l’étranger, je pense qu’il est important de parler avec les gens.
Si nous mangeons dans un restaurant, nous choisissons toujours des plats traditionnels de la région.
 
Task 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence, not one-word answer.
You are in a THEATRE in France. I will play the part of an employee at the theatre and will speak first.
1) Say what type of show you want to watch
2) Ask about the price for young people
3) Say why your friend is paying
4) Say what you will do after the show
5) Ask a question about the show times
 
Task 3 – Photo
MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
There are two men buying clothes in a sport shop. One is buying a top and the other a tracksuit bottom. They seem to be friends and look happy. They are wearing normal clothes. 
Questions : Quels sortes de magasins est-ce qu’il y a dans ton quartier ?
Qu’est-ce que tu as fait la dernière fois que tu es sorti dans ta ville/ dans ton quartier ?
 
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EPISODE 5
Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel).
In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a Town roleplay with useful phrases and questions, and a photo description.
The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts, vocabulary and grammar notes to build accuracy, fluency and confidence for exam-style speaking tasks.
 
Task 1 - Read Aloud 
Je vais bientôt au lycée.
C’est difficile de choisir quoi étudier car beaucoup de matières me plaisent.
Je pense qu’il faut faire de longues études à l’université si on veut un bon emploi.
Plus tard dans la vie, j’aimerais travailler à l’étranger, voyager souvent et gagner un bon salaire.
Questions : est-ce que tu voudrais avoir un job d’été ? Qu’est-ce que tu trouves important dans un emploi ?
 
Task 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence, not one-word answer.
You are in a TOWN in the south of France with your family and you speak to a passer-by to ask directions:
1) say why you are in France
2) say what you think of the town
3) ask for directions to a place you want to visit
4) say how long you will want to spend there
5) ask about transport options
 
Task 3 – Photo
MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
You see a group 8 youngsters walking along a city centre street. There is a mix of boys and girls all wearing winter coats. Along the streets you have various shops. The weather is grey and cloudy.
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Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for the new GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel).
In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a leisure centre roleplay with useful phrases and questions, and a photo description.
The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts, vocabulary and grammar notes to build accuracy, fluency and confidence for exam-style speaking tasks.
 
Task 1 - Read Aloud 
INTERNET
Je vais sur Internet tous les jours.
Il est vraiment difficile de vivre et de travailler sans technologie.
À mon avis, les portables sont utiles dans notre vie mais je sais qu’il faut être très prudent.
Beaucoup de personnes ont des problèmes de harcèlement sur les réseaux sociaux, surtout les jeunes.
 
Task 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence, not one-word answer.
You are at a LEISURE CENTRE in France:
1) say what activity you want to do at the leisure centre
2) say how long you want to book it for
3) tell the employee what your plans are for this evening
4) ask a question about opening times
5) ask a question about payment
 
Task 3 - Photo
You see a family of three cooking together. They are in a nice modern kitchen. They are making a salad with peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes. They all seem to enjoy it, especially the child in the middle.
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Bonjour et bienvenue sur Lingogite podcast — a short, focused episode to help you practise French speaking for GCSE (AQA & Pearson Edexcel). In about 10 minutes you'll work through three tasks: a read-aloud with pronunciation tips, a café roleplay with useful phrases and questions, and a photo description.
The episode includes model answers, spontaneous prompts, vocabulary and grammar notes to build accuracy, fluency and confidence for exam-style speaking tasks.
 
TASK 1 - Read Aloud 
MA VILLE
Dans mon quartier, on peut faire beaucoup de choses.
Moi, je vais souvent au centre commercial et à la piscine.
Ma ville est célèbre pour ses bâtiments historiques et ses musées.
Il y a trop de gens qui viennent ici et je pense que le tourisme est mauvais pour l’environnement.
 
TASK 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence, not one-word answer.
You are at a CAFÉ in France:
1) say what drink you want
2) ask the price of something on the menu
3) say what your favourite food is
4) say what activities you will do tomorrow
5) ask a question about the closing times of the café
 
Task 3 - Photo
You see a coach (male) with a team of 5 girls wearing white football tops. The team is sitting on the pitch and listening to their coach. They look happy. It’s a sunny day.
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Bonjour tout le monde!
You'll be excited to know that this 10 minute-podcast should make your French Speaking GCSE a success.
It's simple, the more you listen and we practice together the 3 tasks, the more fluent and confident you will get.
French Speaking New GCSE (2026) Higher - both AQA and EDEXCEL.   
 
With every episode you can: 
1 - read and listen to the Read Aloud task
2 - you can practise the Role-Play
3 - you can listen to the Photo Description 
 
TASK 1 - Read Aloud 
LA SANTE
J’essaie d’être en bonne santé.
Je mange beaucoup de fruits et de légumes et je bois de l’eau.
J’évite de manger des frites et de la viande rouge car je pense que c’est malsain. (= unhealthy)
Demain, mes amis vont manger dans un restaurant mais moi je vais à la piscine.
 
TASK 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence, not one-word answer.
At the TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICE in France
1) say why you are at the tourist information office
2) say where you are staying
3) say what activities you will do tomorrow
4) ask a question about the town
5) ask a question about a recommendation for a restaurant
 
Task 3 - Photo
You see a family of four sitting in the dining room with the kitchen in the background. They are having lunch or dinner and are about to eat some chicken with vegetables. The son is serving the dishes.
BOOK A SPEAKING PRACTICE or a FRENCH LESSON, go to www.lingogite.com
 

Bonjour tout le monde!
You'll be excited to know that this 10 minute-podcast should make your French Speaking GCSE a success.
It's simple, the more you listen and we practice together the 3 tasks, the more fluent and confident you will get.
French Speaking New GCSE (2026) Higher - both AQA and EDEXCEL.   
 
With every episode you can: 
1 - read and listen to the Read Aloud task
2 - you can practise the Role-Play 
3 - you can listen to the Photo Description 
 
TASK 1 - Read Aloud
LA FAMILLE
Dans ma famille, nous sommes sept.
J’ai des frères jumeaux qui ont huit ans et deux-demi-sœurs.
On aime bien passer du temps ensemble et on fait souvent la fête à la maison.
Pour les anniversaires, je pense qu’organiser un grand repas chez nous est plus agréable que d’aller au restaurant.
 
TASK 2 - Role-Play
You will need to answer with a sentence, not one-word answer.
AT THE HOSPITAL
1) say what is wrong with you
2) say who is with you
3) say how long you will be staying in France
4) ask a question about the hospital 
5) ask a question about medication
 
Task 3 - Photo
You see a family of four people in the English hilly countryside with a river in the background. The family is about to walk their dog. 
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