<p>since the french lit exam was canceled, I won't be able to take that ap as originally planned
should i self-study for the ap french language next year (im a rising senior) to get credit?
im pretty sure i can do well on it
in which case, i also have to ask, what supplementary books should i use to complement my non-AP french literature class?</p>
<p>also since studying french literature, my grammar skills are really lacking, but im sure i could easily review that</p>
<p>anybody taken either lang or lit exam have advice?</p>
<p>Hmmm, well… there aren’t really any study books for the AP test, except Barron’s and that one is pretty awful. Most of what is included on the test is just natural fluency, something you can only practice through speaking, reading, listening, and writing genuine French. Though, it wouldn’t hurt to get your hands on the latest exams for practice tests.</p>
<p>Other than that, I would suggest just reviewing grammar hardcore and learning how to read semi-difficult passages and understand both the general and more subtle details, i.e. what the entire passage is about to what a certain expression means. Uhm… other people have said that the advice posts I made for the SATII French Subject Test could help with AP, so I’ll link you to shamelessly promote myself 
(lol)</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/606285-general-tips-thread-sat-french-subject-test.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-subject-tests-preparation/606285-general-tips-thread-sat-french-subject-test.html</a></p>
<p>It’s hard to give you more advice than that because it really is about natural fluency, which you build up over time. Good luck though :)</p>
<p>thanks!! that thread was useful
im just not sure if i should take it at all
i might not want to continue french in college, but if i do then i probably should take the AP to place out of beginner classes, right?</p>
<p>i self studied for it and used barrons. i prolly got a 4, but im crossing my fingers for a 5.</p>
<p>Yes, and for some colleges if you pass the AP test that fills your language distribution or requirement, meaning that you don’t have to continue on if you don’t want to. However, if you do want to continue French in college then I wouldn’t suggest worrying too much about whether you get a 4 or 5–if you cram, do well, but are placed in a higher level college course than you can handle, it could hurt your college GPA. Just do whatever feels comfortable for you :)</p>