Cambridge IGCSE (TM) French Teacher's Guide

This second edition of Collins Cambridge IGCSE (TM) French course delivers complete coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE (TM) and IGCSE (TM) (9-1) French syllabuses (0520/7156) syllabuses, for examination from 2028. This Teacher's Guide supports the Student's Book and Workbook, with inspiring teaching notes and support to effectively prepare and plan lessons.


The Teacher's Guide is an essential resource for educators to get the most out of the Collins Cambridge IGCSE (TM) French course.




Comprehensive course overview: Begins with a thorough introduction that outlines the course approach, equipping teachers with strategies to get the best out of the suite of resources. Detailed coverage overview grid helps teachers see at a glance where each syllabus element is covered, and facilitates course planning.
Aligned structure: Each unit mirrors the structure of the Student's Book, facilitating seamless integration with the rest of the suite and ensuring a cohesive teaching experience that enhances student learning.
Detailed lesson plans: Unpacks each lesson in the Student's Book with insightful teaching notes for each activity and full answers and audio scripts. Also includes answers and differentiation guidance for the Workbook.
Differentiated instruction strategies: Provides practical advice on working with mixed classes, including differentiated support and additional activities designed to meet the needs of all learners.
Active teaching techniques: Encourages the use of interactive and communicative teaching methods that promote active participation and skill development, ensuring students are engaged and motivated throughout their learning journey.
Diagnostic assessment tools: Offers guidance on using the Introductory unit as a diagnostic tool at the start of the course, enabling teachers to assess students' knowledge levels and tailor instruction accordingly for effective learning.
Expert authors: Written by an expert team of experienced language teachers, drawing on years of classroom expertise to deliver effective teaching strategies.
Pick up and teach or personalise: Contains everything you need to effectively teach the course. Download the Word and PDF versions of lesson plans and transcripts to customise to your preferences.


This edition of the Teacher's Guide has not been through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway. We are working towards endorsement of the accompanying Student's Book and Workbook for the Cambridge Pathway.


The Collins course consists of a Student's Book, Workbook, Teacher's Guide and a digital subscription on Collins Hub. (The Teacher's Guide will not go through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway).