How do I ace the French oral?

Grammar is key: as the hardest aspect of the French language, proving you have this under control is vital. Be bold: use subjunctives e.g. Il me semble pas que (it doesn't seem to me), Pourvu que (provided that),Constructives = fluency and extra time to think about your response: nombreux sont ceux qui constatent que...(there are many who would claim that), en tant que jeune (as a young person myself), je suis l'avis que ( I am of the opinion that), C'est une bonne question, j'avoue...(That's a good question, I must admit) Listen to french podcasts on your way to school: Du grain a moudre and FIP radio are great, or Stromae's songs are great to unpack; this is great not only to train your ear to pronunciation, but also to fast speed (particularly for a-level listening), but also for challenging vocab surrounding events in the media, politics etc. Don't worry if you don't catch everything, try to summarize the general argument and jot down new words. Having a general knowledge of current affairs in France is deux pousses en l'air (!) GCSE - make revision or quizlet cards for each topic: come up with key phrases most useful to you to for each: that way you have something to respond with no matter what they throw at you. A-level and Pre-U: go further: memorize a niche fact for each topic: the environment, the media, scientific development, family: e.g. En 2012 dans le sud de la France en plein été, sans doute à cause du réchauffement climatique, le bitume sur une autoroute a fondu. Don't be afraid to think aloud - as long as you're speaking french and listening to the question, they can only praise you.