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 In 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. 

BOOK A SPEAKING PRACTICE or a FRENCH LESSON, go to www.lingogite.com

Listen to the dialogue with my guest Ella, this will help you revise key expressions and vocabulary. 

For those revising GCSE, there is a photo to describe for the speaking exam and you will need to answer questions vaguely related to the photo. This is an example. 

This Podcast can be helpful for adults or those studying for exams. Hope it helps!

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Tune in to 'Social Problems' in this podcast. 

Sorry but the recording with my guest Ella happened outside (Covid 19 restrictions). 

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Listen and make it part of your healthy language diet!

Learn 5 today ...

Use these French expression to spice up your French conversation and impress your peers. More to come!

If you would like more information or to book yourself a lesson, visit Lingogite.com 

Listen and make it part of your healthy language diet!

Learn 5 today ...

Use French idioms like you would help yourself to five fruits and vegetables a day. Use these French expression to spice up your French conversation and impress your peers. More to come!

If you would like more information or to book yourself a lesson, visit Lingogite.com or [email protected]