Preparing for the 2026 GCSE MFL Changes
The new GCSE specifications for French, German, and Spanish (first teaching 2024, first exams 2026) bring significant changes to how languages are taught and assessed.
Key Changes
- Vocabulary: Defined vocabulary lists (1200 words for Foundation, 1700 for Higher).
- Dictation: A new task requiring students to transcribe spoken language.
- Reading Aloud: Students must read a short text aloud and answer questions.
- Phonics: Explicit assessment of sound-symbol correspondences.
Our resources are fully updated to support these new requirements, with dedicated practice for dictation and reading aloud.