Listening and Reading Comprehensions

Australian French teachers save time and effort by using Years 10 - 12 Listening and Reading Comprehension materials designed by Première Classe. Previously only available to WA teachers, these assessments have been released for use Australia-wide. For each assessment pack, you instantly download texts, audio files, response questions and recommended answer keys. 

Packages are available for each of the following French language topics:
  • Australia as a Travel Destination
  • Daily Routine
  • Film and Music
  • In the Media
  • Migrant Experiences
  • My Travel Plans and Tales
  • Planning My Future
  • Sport and Leisure
  • Technology and Me
  • Travel in a Modern World
  • Youth Issues
Australia as a Travel Destination 1
High Intermediate Level: Designed for end Year 11
  • Listening - Visa vacances-travail (2017) describes French people working in Australia to supplement their travels within the country.
  • Reading – Lettre de Marie (2018) Marie writes a letter to her friend Véronique telling her about some problems she encountered on arrival in Australia and what she’s been doing in Australia since then.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
​Daily Routine 1 (Sample Pack)
​Intermediate Level: Designed for late Year 10/Early Year 11.
  • Listening - La Routine de Thomas (2016) describes his daily routine.
  • Reading – Quatre mois dans un prison de mineurs (2016) describes Marvin’s routine as a juvenile in detention.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Daily Routine 2
Intermediate Level: designed for late Year 10/Early Year 11.
  • Listening - La Routine quotidienne de Juliette describes Juliette’s personal rules for the day.
  • Reading – Comment briser la routine? (2020) discusses how to and why break a daily routine.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Film and Music 1
High Intermediate/Advanced Level: Designed for early Year 12.
  • Listening - Kendji Girac (2016) radio announcement describing Kendji Girac, his music and successes.
  • Reading – Festival de Slam (2016) article about the Francohone Festival designed by university students for high school students. Various forms of Art are explored under the theme of World War I.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
In the Media 1
High Intermediate/Advanced Level: Designed for early Year 12
  • Listening - Nouvelles manières de s’informer (2017). This longer text is presented in its entirety, then in two parts with both parts read twice. Meet Paul, Sylvie, Pierre, Alexandra and Jean-Baptiste who discuss how they stay informed.
  • Reading – Jérôme Jarre (2018). Article about French celebrity Jérôme Jarre and his impact on social media platforms.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Migrant Experiences 1
Advanced Level: Designed for Year 12
  • Listening - Immigration (2018). An interview with Marie, a Canadian, who discusses her relocation to Reunion Island.
  • Reading – Lettre de Julien (2017). Letter from Julien to his friend describing his move to Canada; what it’s been like, what the future looks like.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
My Travel Plans and Tales 1 
High Intermediate: Designed for end Year 11
  • Listening - Les bons plans voyage SNCF (2017). A phone call to Marc giving advice for his upcoming trip to France.  He describes the ‘Happy Card’ which Young Adults can purchase for travelling around France.
  • Reading – Voyager sans son portable (2018). Kimbo’s blogpost describing his plans to travel without using his mobile phone. He compares his plans with how others travel at the moment.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Planning My Future 1
Advanced Level: Designed for Year 12
  • Listening - Projets d’avenir (2016). Radio interview with Hugo, Juliette and Pierre who have recently completed their “Bac”. They describe their plans for the future.
  • Reading – Les étudiants imaginent la vie universitaire (2018). Students describe what they imagine what university could be or is like.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Sport and Leisure 1
Intermediate Level: designed for late Year 10/Early Year 11
  • Listening - Sports extremes (2017). This longer text is presented in its entirety, then in two parts with both parts read twice. This text interviews Arthur, Brigitte and Clémentine, who describe their extreme sport.
  • Reading – Les bienfaits du sport (2016) discusses the health benefits from doing sport.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Sport and Leisure 2
Intermediate Level: designed for late Year 10/Early Year 11
  • Listening - La pelote (2019). Infomercial about the health benefits of playing la pelote. Hear about the history, the rules and how to win the game.  
  • Reading – Une mère s’inquiète (2017). Roman, a 17-year-old, becomes obsessed with sport, which causes his mother anxiety as she notices the other things in his life (like preparing for his Bac) become a much less priority. 
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Technology and Me 1
High Intermediate/Advanced Level: Designed for early Year 12
  • Listening - Attention aux vols d’identité ! (2016). Radio item discussing the impact and ease of identity theft. Advice given to avoid this.
  • Reading – Comment se profile l’art de demain ? (2020) With our constant search for perfection, how does this impact art? What role does technology play in this? Interesting note about the connection between the video game “Assassin’s Creed” and the rebuild of la Cathédrale de Notre Dame following the tragic fire.
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Travel in a Modern World 1
High Intermediate: Designed for end Year 11
  • Listening - Une app à télécharger avant de partir (2016). Announcement about using a translator app when travelling – advantages and disadvantages.
  • Reading – Un avion futuriste (2017) Futuristic design of an aircraft that will supersede the supersonics and reduce travel times on long trips. Includes pros and cons.​
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
Youth Issues 1
Advanced Level: Designed for Year 12
  • Listening - Braclet anti-stress (2016). Radio interview with Alexandre who discusses how other anti-stress devices have failed and why he is considering this particular bracelet.
  • Reading – La neknomination (2017) A dangerous drinking game that originated in Australia that has turned fatal, due to exploitation and modifications through social media platforms​.​
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This downloadable Zip file contains the listening sound file, in mp3 and wav formats, with separate Word documents for the student reading and listening comprehensions. For the teacher there is a copy of the script and answer keys for both comprehensions.  Changes may be made by the teacher as required.
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