I’m an IB French examiner — here’s why most students lose 2 points without realizing

After evaluating hundreds of IB responses, I’ve realized something:

👉 Students don’t lose marks because they don’t know French.

👉 They lose marks because they don’t understand what examiners actually want.

For example:

•	A “good” answer can still get a 4

•	A “structured” answer without depth won’t reach 7

In fact, I’ve seen students jump from a 4 to a 6 just by fixing 2 things.

I’m experimenting with a system that shows students:

•	their real score

•	where exactly marks are lost

•	what a Band 7 answer looks like

If you’re preparing for IB French, drop a short response (100-150 words) below and I’ll evaluate it like a real examiner. I’ll review a few responses today.