AP French Self-Study

Test Preparation AP World Languages
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<p>Bonjour!</p>

<p>I have a huge passion for language, maintaining an A+ average in my Spanish courses (I,II,III,AP Lang, V) over the last four years and being the first student to double up on Spanish III and AP (thereby becoming the first to take Spanish V), and have been casually studying French for about two years. I met with a tutor for a few months, and succeeded in dramatically bettering my pronunciation, but have lost a great deal else in the time since we stopped meeting (SPELLING!!!!!).</p>

<p>However, I was finally cleared to take French I-III online through my high school (and have been flying through them); I expect to be finished with all six semesters by early March. Does this give me enough time to take AP? I have several books on Intermediate French Grammar, and have been able to convert a lot of my Spanish resources, worksheets, and vocab lists into an APish French equivalent. I have found a local school which could administer the exam, and really only need a three on the exam.</p>

<p>I have just been accepted to Cornell, and plan on studying the language there regardless; however, I would love to both add to my list of APs (this would make my 20th exam) and show my school, which decided to dismantle the French program my freshman year, that a foreign language program taught online would be a smart investment.</p>

<p>Oui ou non?</p>

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<p>It is possible to self-study for the French AP Exam although it is more difficult this year compared to previous years. Last year the exam was changed from simply grammar to listening, writing, speaking, and culture. Do you know a teacher or friend that is able and willing to grade your practice exam essays and other test materials for you? And because you are self-studying you will need someone to practice the listening sections with you. </p>

<p>You should get the latest test prep book with an online course from Pearson. They are the only ones out with a prep book for the new test. Or another good book is the AP French Language & Culture All Access by Eileen M. Angelini and Geraldine O’Neill. </p>

<p>I also recommend taking the French SAT 2 with listening in June. Most colleges accept these tests at the end of your senior year for placement purposes. Check with the college of course but that is either an alternative or backup for you. </p>

<p>Bonne chance!</p>