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The Speaking exam is worth 25% of your GCSE French grade and is the only paper conducted face-to-face with a teacher-examiner. Many students find it the most nerve-wracking paper, but it is also the most predictable. There are only three task types, the format never changes, and you get 12 minutes of preparation time before you start. With the right technique, the Speaking exam can be one of your strongest papers.
| Feature | Foundation (8658/SF) | Higher (8658/SH) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation time | 12 minutes (supervised) | 12 minutes (supervised) |
| Exam duration | 7--9 minutes | 10--12 minutes |
| Total marks | 60 | 60 |
| Percentage of GCSE | 25% | 25% |
| Task | Marks | Approximate Duration (F) | Approximate Duration (H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role play | 15 | 2 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Photo card | 15 | 2 minutes | 3 minutes |
| General conversation | 30 | 3--5 minutes | 5--7 minutes |
| Total | 60 | 7--9 minutes | 10--12 minutes |
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