The test is not a nightmare at all. The AP French test is designed as a final examination for usually one college level entry course depending on your score. I was well prepared for this exam. I thought it was in between challenging and precise. I use the word precise, because the test is right to the point. You either know french or don’t. I am not a native speaker. I got a score of 3 on my test. Pace yourself and you will do great. Think first…make notes…pick an answer. I had spear time after every section because It wasn’t hard. Anyways I got a three instead of a five, because during the cultural comparison…I compared The United States with Mexico…which by the way is a faux-pas…a giant blunder!!! That obviously cost me my four or five, but a three demonstrates you kept compulsure. French is a beautiful language. Make your teacher, yourself, and peers proud.
Good Luck.
I agree with everything @aherr02 stated above. I took the exam and also got a 3. I must emphasize, do NOT let your nerves get to you. (Especially on the speaking sections) You are in AP French for a reason - you know the language.
When you do the MC my strategy on the exam itself and on practice exams was to, whenever you have the time, go ahead and write down or underline what you’re listening for in each passage so the first time around you can get the general idea and answer basic questions and then focus on the specifics the second time. I ended up getting a 4 even though I also said “uhh” for an entire part of the speaking.
Bringing this thread back to life lol… But I am currently a sophomore taking AP French next semester (I have block schedule), meaning I took French 1 and 2 freshman year and am taking french 3 currently in the first semester. I really want to get a 5 , at least a 4 , but I have only taken the class for a year. You think it’s still possible? Any advice on how to get a 5? Thank you!