10/2/2023

A free lesson by taughtly.co.uk

FLE Paper 1
Walkthrough
Flashcards for First Language English
Paper 1 – Reading

Key takeaways: 1(a)–(e)

Number of marks =
Skim and scan the When defining, don’t
Unless it says, “using your number of separate
text – don’t waste re-use the original
own words”, you should copy points you should
time word in your definition
make

Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk


Key takeaways: 1(f)
Focused summary of a specific
aspect of the text, not the
whole text generally.
Aim to get 10-12
individual points for your
summary.
Group similar ideas
together using
conjunctions or
semicolons.
Don’t try to use synonyms for
precise nouns.
Key takeaways: 2(a)–(c)
2(a) – just copy the
phrase from the text
10/2/2023
Don’t repeat points or Don’t include
Don’t copy or quote.
you will lose marks irrelevant information
Use your own words
for focus and that doesn’t answer
wherever possible.
concision. the question.
Must be 99% in your own Don’t change the Be short and
words. meaning. concise.
Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk
2(b) When defining, 2(c) Number of marks =
don’t re-use the number of separate 2(c) must have only
original word in your points you should one quote
definition make
Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk
 10/2/2023

Sentence starters
The overall effect of the paragraph is to suggest…

● Firstly, the image of “…” means that… (explain/definition)

● The word “…” has connotations of… ,… and …, which suggests that (effect).

● Secondly, the image of “…” means that… (explain/definition)

● The word “…” has connotations of… ,… and …, which suggests that (effect).

● Finally, the image of “…” means that… (explain/definition)

● The word “…” has connotations of… ,… and …, which suggests that (effect).

Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk

Key takeaways: 2(d)

Examiner wants to see you
Overall effect + (quote, meaning, Don’t analyse language understand both the literal
connotations, effect) x3 devices meaning of the image and the
deeper, implicit meaning

Analyse only from the

two paragraphs
assigned

Make sure your quotes

are powerful enough to
be on the mark
scheme

Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk

 10/2/2023

Structure
Introduction

Bullet 1
● Write about the bullet points equally
● Write one paragraph per bullet point
Bullet 2
● No introduction or conclusion needed for
interview

Bullet 3

Conclusion

Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk

Key takeaways: Question 3

Content point – Details – explicit
Development –
Answer the three bullets information from the information from the
inferred information
equally text summarised in text (who, what, where,
(how, why, feelings)
your own words when)

Bullet 3 is often Identify VARPF of your

implicit question

Aim to write at least 5 You must sound like

different things for the character/voice
each bullet point you have been asked
to assume

If it’s an interview,
only write the three
One paragraph per
questions given –
bullet point
don’t add on Don’t copy from the text – Don’t make anything
should be your own words random up

Copyright © 2024 taughtly.co.uk