Key Idea: The individual oral (IA) is a talk in French with your teacher. You get 15 minutes to prepare one image, then you talk for 12 to 15 minutes. It is worth 30 marks: 25% of your grade.
| Step | What happens | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | You get two images, each on a different theme, and choose one. No dictionary or course notes. | 15 min |
| Part 1: Presentation | You describe the image, say what it means and link it to its theme | 3–4 min |
| Part 2: Discussion | Your teacher asks about your image and its theme | 4–5 min |
| Part 3: Conversation | You talk about one or more other themes | 5–6 min |
| Criterion | Marks | What it checks |
|---|---|---|
| A Language | 12 | How accurate and varied your French is |
| B1 Message: the image | 6 | What the image means and how it fits the theme |
| B2 Message: the conversation | 6 | How you answer and develop ideas in Parts 2 and 3 |
| C Interactive skills | 6 | Understanding the teacher and keeping the talk going |
| Total | 30 | All four criteria |
Say what your photo means, not only what is in it.
How many images can you choose from? Two. You pick one.
Which part is the longest? Part 3, the conversation: 5–6 minutes.
Can you read your notes aloud? No. You may have up to 10 bullet points, but you only glance at them.
Which criterion has the most marks? A, Language: 12 of the 30.