How to Study for a French Exam
Focus on what you have been learning lately., Focus on one question at a time., Read the question over in English., Say what the question and answer means., Continue those steps for all the questions., Review the entire set of questions after...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Focus on what you have been learning lately.
Teachers do not always give you the questions or clues to what is on the test.
Pay attention in class and review your notes.
Most likely, a test will be over recently covered information.
The teacher will most likely give you some info but if not then just read your current text chapters, notes, and correct homework.
Look at any mistakes you made and correct them now. -
Step 2: Focus on one question at a time.
Read it over in French OUT LOUD.
This helps your brain on focusing and managing this information into your head.
Language is meant to be spoken out loud! , If you can translate the words to English, you are on the right track.
If not, then try anyway, it's normal for beginning French students to struggle with this, but an advanced student should be able to do this with little difficulty.
It' also okay if you don't understand every little word.
As long as you understand the "meat" of the question, you should know what it's asking and how to appropriately answer the question. , Make sure you UNDERSTAND it.
You should do this in both languages.
Read over your answers 2-3 more times in both languages. , If you just memorize the notes, you will tend to forget it because of stress and nerves on the day of the test.
This is normal... but if you understand the question and answer there is a better chance of success when you are under stress.
Making flashcards is a GREAT way of remembering information as well! Try an online website like Quizlet where the word is not only presented but also spoken.
Listening to the words and having to spell them out makes remembering a lot easier! ,,, -
Step 3: Read the question over in English.
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Step 4: Say what the question and answer means.
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Step 5: Continue those steps for all the questions.
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Step 6: Review the entire set of questions after completing the individual question reviews.
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Step 7: Learn the new vocabulary words as soon as your teacher gives them to to you.
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Step 8: Go over recently discussed topics
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Step 9: new vocab
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Step 10: how to conjugate verbs
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Step 11: and know how to use accents in your writing because your teacher will mark you down if you cannot write the words correctly.
Detailed Guide
Teachers do not always give you the questions or clues to what is on the test.
Pay attention in class and review your notes.
Most likely, a test will be over recently covered information.
The teacher will most likely give you some info but if not then just read your current text chapters, notes, and correct homework.
Look at any mistakes you made and correct them now.
Read it over in French OUT LOUD.
This helps your brain on focusing and managing this information into your head.
Language is meant to be spoken out loud! , If you can translate the words to English, you are on the right track.
If not, then try anyway, it's normal for beginning French students to struggle with this, but an advanced student should be able to do this with little difficulty.
It' also okay if you don't understand every little word.
As long as you understand the "meat" of the question, you should know what it's asking and how to appropriately answer the question. , Make sure you UNDERSTAND it.
You should do this in both languages.
Read over your answers 2-3 more times in both languages. , If you just memorize the notes, you will tend to forget it because of stress and nerves on the day of the test.
This is normal... but if you understand the question and answer there is a better chance of success when you are under stress.
Making flashcards is a GREAT way of remembering information as well! Try an online website like Quizlet where the word is not only presented but also spoken.
Listening to the words and having to spell them out makes remembering a lot easier! ,,,
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