Cambridge IGCSE French Syllabus 0520 (French as a Foreign Language) for 2019, 2020 and 2021 examination. Includes Assessment, Topic Areas and Grade descriptions. Free PDF Download.
The Cambridge IGCSE French Syllabus 0520 consists of 4 papers assessing the 4 language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
PAPER | SKILL | Duration | Marks | % | Description |
Paper 1
|
Listening
|
45 min
|
45 marks
|
25%
|
Candidates listen to a number of
recordings and answer questions testing
comprehension
|
Paper 2
|
Reading
|
60 min
|
45 marks
|
25%
|
Candidates read a number of texts
and answer questions testing
comprehension
|
Paper 3
|
Speaking
|
15 min
|
100 marks
|
25%
|
Candidates complete two role plays, a
topic presentation/conversation and a
general conversation
|
Paper 4
|
Writing
|
60 min
|
50 marks
|
25%
|
Candidates respond in the target
language to three tasks
|
The Cambridge IGCSE French Syllabus 0520 is divided into 5 topic areas:
1. Everyday Activities | Details |
1.1. Home life and school
|
Home life
Helping around the house School routine |
1.2. Food, health and fitness
|
Eating and drinking
Health and fitness Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues |
2. Personal and social life | Details |
2.1. Self, family and personal relationships
|
Self, family, pets, personal
relationships
House and home
Leisure Entertainments Invitations Eating out |
2.2. Holidays and special occasions
|
Festivals and special occasions
Holidays Getting around Accommodation |
3. The world around us | Details |
3.1. Home town and local area
|
Home town and geographical
surroundings
Shopping Public services |
3.2. Natural and made environment
|
Natural environment
Weather |
3.3. People, places and customs
|
Finding the way
Meeting people Places and customs Travel and transport |
4. The world of work | Details |
4.1. Continuing education
|
Further education and training
|
4.2. Careers and employment
|
Future career plans
Employment |
4.3. Language and communication in the
work place
|
Communication
Language at work |
5. The international world | Details |
5.1. Tourism at home and abroad
|
Holiday travel and transport
Geographical surroundings Weather |
5.2. Life in other countries and
communities
|
Places and customs
Food and drink Meeting people |
5.3. World events and issues
|
Current affairs and social issues
Environmental issues The media (eg TV, film, radio, newspapers) Information and communication technology (e.g. internet, mobile phones, email) |
IGCSE French (0520) is a Cambridge examination designed for secondary school students who are learning French as a foreign language.