LesEpreuves Anticipées de Français

Here's a step by step tutorial to to prepare for the oral exam for the Épreuves Anticipées de Français (EAF)

1) Know the Texts Really Well. You don’t need to memorize every detail, but you do need to understand the key parts of the texts you studied.

The oral exam usually starts with a short presentation. You’ll talk for 10 minutes or so about the text, then the examiner will ask questions. Here’s how to structure it:

2) Introduction:

• Start by saying the basics:

• What’s the title of the text? Who wrote it?

• When was it written? What’s going on in the world at that time?

• What kind of text is it—novel, play, poetry?

3) Practice Speaking About the Texts

• The more you talk about the texts, the more confident you’ll be. Explain the Texts to a Friend: Pick a friend (or a parent) and explain the texts to them like you’re teaching them. This forces you to simplify things and get to the point.

4) Prepare for Common Questions

The examiner will probably ask some standard questions, like:

• What’s the main message of this text?

• Why do you think the author wrote it?

• What role do the characters play in the story?

• How does the author use language to create meaning?

 You’ve got this! Don’t stress too much.