Let’s be honest, French seems exciting in the beginning. But once the grammar rules start piling up, verb tables take over your notebook, and your teacher starts asking for essays in French… things get a little intense.
At THE FRENCH CO, we help school students across India (and beyond) turn French from “confusing” to “scoring.” And in this blog, we’re sharing our top tips to score high in French Academics exam and maybe even start enjoying French again.
Why French Feels Hard (But Doesn’t Have to Be)
Here’s what most students face:
- Confusing verb forms
- Gender rules (le/la) that never seem to make sense
- Too much writing and no speaking
- Memorizing answers without understanding anything
But here’s the good news: French has clear rules. And once you crack them, your marks and confidence will skyrocket. You just need the right system, and that’s what we teach at our online institute.
Here’s How We Help Students Like You Improve in French
1. Build a Strong Grammar Foundation
Before writing fancy essays, make sure your grammar basics are rock solid.
We focus on:
- Definite and indefinite articles (le, la, un, une)
- Adjective agreement (feminine, plural)
- The most-used verbs: être, avoir, aller, faire
- Sentence building with correct subject-verb agreement
Pro Tip: Practice creating 5 short sentences per rule it trains your brain better than reading notes.
2. Learn with Context, Not Cramming
Instead of blindly memorizing from the textbook, understand what each line means.
At THE FRENCH CO, we:
- Break down paragraphs and translate them with you
- Use visuals and examples to explain new grammar rules
- Teach through short activities and games to make it stick
Once you understand the “why” behind the sentence, everything gets easier and your marks reflect that.
3. Don’t Skip Speaking – It Boosts Your Writing Too
Even if your school exams don’t have a speaking test, practicing spoken French helps a LOT with writing and grammar recall.
That’s why we:
- Practice 1-minute talks on topics like ma routine, mon école, mes amis, etc.
- Use textbook vocabulary in fun speaking games
- Teach real-life phrases that help in writing descriptions
Try this: Talk about your day in French for just 1 minute every night. You’ll be shocked at how much faster you learn.
4. Get Ready for the Exam with Real Practice
Most school exams have a fixed pattern and if you understand it, you can score higher with less stress.
We give you:
- Board-wise mock tests for CBSE, ICSE, and IB
- Practice for composition, grammar, MCQs, and unseen passages
- Sample answers and structured templates for writing tasks
Example Template:
“Je me réveille à 6h30 du matin. Je prends mon petit déjeuner et je vais à l’école à 8h00.”
(Perfect start for any daily routine answer )
5. Learn Board-Specific Strategies (Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All)
We’ve taught students from all three major boards and we know what works best for each:
CBSE
- Focus on NCERT patterns, letter writing, and tense-based grammar questions
- Vocabulary lists and unseen passages are key
- Presentation and clarity matter for marks
ICSE
- More weight on creative writing, dialogues, and sentence formation
- Extra attention to spelling and grammar rules
- Practice comprehension-type questions
IB
- Focused on practical communication, short writing, and comprehension
- Emphasis on understanding the context, not just language
- More student-led discussion practice
At THE FRENCH CO, we adapt our sessions based on your syllabus, your board, and your current level.
Ready to Score Higher in French?
Whether you’re in class 4 or class 10, our Academic French program is designed to help you:
- Understand French clearly (not just memorize it)
- Speak and write confidently
- Prepare smartly for your CBSE, ICSE, or IB exams
- Enjoy learning a new language!
Book Your Free Demo – https://thefrenchco.org/contact/
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