IB Diploma Programme · French B Resource Hub

Every subtopic of DP French B, ready to teach.

Every subtopic of the DP French B syllabus, structured around the tronc commun, the five options, and the NS literature component — with lesson plans, student worksheets, and mark schemes throughout.

92Lessons
9Units · 42 topics
SL · HLEvery subtopic
AO1–AO4Aligned throughout
What's included

One pack. Everything you need to teach the course.

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Lesson plans
A full plan for every subtopic — objectives, timings, and a clear teaching arc.
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Student worksheets
Structured practice tasks ready to print or assign.
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Mark schemes
Full mark schemes aligned to the assessment objectives.
Interactive digital lessons
Self-paced lessons for in-class or independent study.
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Units · 42 topics
The complete DP French B syllabus, SL and HL.
AO1–4
Exam-aligned
Exam-style questions + mark schemes mapped to the AOs.
The units

42 topics, one coherent course.

Open any unit to see its topic map and the skills students build across SL and HL.

Tronc commun – Communications et médias

Language, Media, and Persuasion

From verbal and non-verbal communication across cultures to advertising techniques and media bias in the francophone press.
8 lessons · 3 topics

Eight lessons across three topics — Moyens de communication, Partialité des médias, and Publicité — examine how communication functions in francophone societies, how traditional and online media shape public opinion, and how advertising exploits persuasion techniques to influence consumer behaviour.

Communication
3 topics · SL & HL
PublicitéPartialité des médiasMoyens de communication

Skills & assessment. Lessons develop reading and listening comprehension through authentic media texts — newspaper articles, broadcast excerpts, and digital advertisements — alongside productive tasks that prepare students for the text-handling questions of Paper 1 and the argumentative writing demands of Paper 2.

Tronc commun – Questions mondiales

Migration, Discrimination, and the Environment

Migrations, racism, climate change, and energy resources — examined through francophone perspectives and authentic texts.
10 lessons · 4 topics

Ten lessons across four topics — Migrations, Racisme, discrimination et préjugés, Réchauffement de la planète et changement climatique, and Réserves d'énergie — address the major global issues that feature prominently in DP French B assessments, with consistent grounding in francophone communities, policies, and media.

Communication et cultureCommunication
4 topics · SL & HL
Réchauffement de la planète et changement climatiqueMigrationsRacisme, discrimination et préjugésRéserves d'énergie

Skills & assessment. Lessons build the vocabulary and register needed for discursive and argumentative writing, and develop the critical reading skills required for Paper 1. Structured speaking and writing tasks prepare students to evaluate causes, consequences, and responses — the command terms most frequently encountered in Paper 2 and the individual oral.

Tronc commun – Relations sociales

Identity, Society, and Intercultural Understanding

Language, identity, social structures, and education — thirteen lessons exploring how francophone societies are organised and how individuals relate within them.
13 lessons · 6 topics

Thirteen lessons across six topics — Célébrations et événements sociaux et religieux, Langue et identité culturelle, Minorités, Relations interpersonnelles, Structures sociales et politiques, and Système éducatif — examine the social fabric of francophone communities, from national celebrations and minority rights to the organisation of family, state, and schooling.

Communication et cultureCommunication
6 topics · SL & HL
Langue et identité culturelleStructures sociales et politiquesRelations interpersonnellesSystème éducatifCélébrations et événements sociaux et religieuxMinorités

Skills & assessment. The unit places particular emphasis on the key concept of identity, developing students' ability to compare social and cultural norms across francophone contexts. Tasks are designed to build the descriptive and evaluative language needed for the individual oral and for the text-production tasks of Paper 2.

Option – Coutumes et traditions

Heritage, Ceremony, and Cultural Memory

Culinary heritage, artistic expression, dress codes, religious ceremony, and founding historical events — eleven lessons through the lens of francophone cultural identity.
11 lessons · 5 topics

Eleven lessons across five topics — Alimentation et patrimoine culinaire, Arts et expressions culturelles, Bienséance, protocole et codes vestimentaires, Cérémonies et événements sociaux et religieux, and Événements historiques fondateurs — examine how traditions are formed, transmitted, and adapted within francophone cultures, from gastronomy and dress to rites of passage and collective memory.

CultureCulture et identité
5 topics · SL & HL
Alimentation et patrimoine culinaireArts et expressions culturellesBienséance, protocole et codes vestimentairesCérémonies et événements sociaux et religieuxÉvénements historiques fondateurs

Skills & assessment. Authentic cultural texts and visual stimuli support the development of descriptive and analytical writing, while discussion tasks build the spoken fluency needed for the individual oral. The topic of founding historical events links directly to the kind of cultural contextualisation expected in both Paper 2 and oral assessments.

Option – Diversité culturelle

Intercultural Contact, Language, and Identity

Assimilation, intercultural communication, values, linguistic diversity, and multicultural populations — eleven lessons on what diversity means in francophone contexts.
11 lessons · 5 topics

Eleven lessons across five topics — Assimilation et apprentissage interculturels, Communication verbale et non verbale, Croyances, valeurs et normes culturelles, Diversité des langues et influence interlinguistique, and Diversité des populations et migrations — explore the processes and products of cultural contact, from acculturation and lexical borrowing to the multicultural composition of contemporary francophone societies.

Communication et cultureCommunicationCulture et identité
5 topics · SL & HL
Assimilation et apprentissage interculturelsCommunication verbale et non verbaleCroyances, valeurs et normes culturellesDiversité des langues et influence interlinguistiqueDiversité des populations et migrations

Skills & assessment. Intercultural comparison is central to this unit, and tasks are structured to develop the analytical and evaluative language needed for Paper 2. Lessons on verbal and non-verbal communication across cultures also provide strong preparation for the individual oral, where students are expected to discuss cultural perspectives with nuance.

Option – Loisirs

Leisure, Sport, and Social Connection

Entertainment, hobbies, sport, and tourism — ten lessons on how leisure shapes identity and social bonds in francophone societies.
10 lessons · 5 topics

Ten lessons across five topics — Divertissements et spectacles, Interactions sociales dans le cadre des loisirs, Passe-temps et jeux, Sports et activités physiques, and Voyages et tourisme — examine the role of leisure in francophone daily life, from traditional games and live performance to the social function of sport and the cultural impact of tourism.

Communication
5 topics · SL & HL
Sports et activités physiquesDivertissements et spectaclesPasse-temps et jeuxVoyages et tourismeInteractions sociales dans le cadre des loisirs

Skills & assessment. Lessons use accessible, content-rich texts about francophone leisure industries and practices to develop reading comprehension and oral fluency. Writing tasks focus on the descriptive, narrative, and persuasive text types that appear in Paper 2, with leisure contexts providing natural entry points for personal response and argumentation.

Option – Santé

Health, Well-being, and Medical Systems

From addiction and mental health to nutrition, beauty ideals, and healthcare access — fourteen lessons on health in francophone societies.
14 lessons · 7 topics

Fourteen lessons across seven topics — Abus de drogues et dépendances, Concepts de beauté et de santé, Exercice physique et hygiène de vie, Maladies et épidémies, Régime et nutrition, Santé mentale, and Services de santé et médecine — provide comprehensive coverage of the Santé option, addressing both individual lifestyle choices and the systemic organisation of healthcare in francophone countries.

CommunicationCommunication and culture
7 topics · SL & HL
Régime et nutritionAbus de drogues et dépendancesExercice physique et hygiène de vieMaladies et épidémiesSanté mentaleServices de santé et médecineConcepts de beauté et de santé

Skills & assessment. The breadth of this unit — the largest in the course — supports sustained vocabulary development across medical, nutritional, and psychological registers. Tasks include the analysis of public health campaigns, comparison of healthcare systems, and structured argumentation, all of which map directly onto the demands of Paper 1, Paper 2, and the individual oral.

Option – Sciences et technologie

Digital Life, Ethics, and the Energy Transition

Digital entertainment, renewable energy, scientific ethics, and the social impact of the internet — ten lessons on technology and society in the francophone world.
10 lessons · 5 topics

Ten lessons across five topics — Divertissements numériques, Énergies renouvelables, Éthique et sciences, Éthique et technologie, and Impact des technologies de l'information sur la société — examine the opportunities and tensions created by scientific and technological change, with consistent reference to francophone policy debates, cultural practices, and ethical frameworks.

Communication
5 topics · SL & HL
Éthique et sciencesÉthique et technologieImpact des technologies de l'information sur la sociétéÉnergies renouvelablesDivertissements numériques

Skills & assessment. This unit foregrounds argumentative and evaluative language, as students are regularly asked to weigh competing positions on contested issues — genetic research, digital surveillance, the energy transition, and the digital divide. These skills transfer directly to Paper 2 and the individual oral, where the ability to present and justify a nuanced viewpoint is essential.

Littérature (NS uniquement)

Literary Analysis and Creative Writing in French

Literary analysis, cultural contextualisation, and creative text production — five lessons supporting NS students through the HL literature requirement.
5 lessons · 2 topics

Five lessons across two topics — Lecture et analyse des œuvres littéraires and Rédaction créative inspirée des œuvres littéraires — introduce NS students to the skills of literary analysis in French, covering themes, characters, and narrative technique, and guiding students through the process of producing a creative text and accompanying préambule based on works studied.

Communication et cultureCommunication
2 topics · SL & HL
Lecture et analyse des œuvres littéraires (HL) HLRédaction créative inspirée des œuvres littéraires (HL) HL

Skills & assessment. This unit maps directly onto the NS internal assessment requirement, supporting students in analysing two literary works in French and in writing a creative response with an explicit commentary on their stylistic and thematic choices. Tasks develop the formal written register and metalinguistic vocabulary that distinguish NS performance at the highest mark bands.

How the lessons work

A clear teaching arc in every lesson.

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Hook
Surface prior thinking and frame the inquiry.
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Develop
Guided development of the theory and key concepts.
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Practise
Structured practice on the worksheet tasks.
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Apply
An applied or evaluative task that lifts thinking.
Explicit learning objectivesCommand-term focusATL skill linksDifferentiation support
Assessment-ready

Built for the exams students will sit.

AO1
Knowledge & understanding
Recall and demonstrate the content.
AO2
Application & analysis
Apply understanding to new contexts.
AO3
Synthesis & evaluation
Formulate, analyse and evaluate.
AO4
Skills
Use and apply subject-specific technique.
Why DP French B teachers choose this hub

Walk into every lesson already prepared.

The entire DP French B course, built to the current syllabus and ready to teach — so your time goes into the students in front of you, not into building resources from scratch.

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Aligned to the current DP guide
Every SL and HL subtopic, framed by the key concepts and the inquiry approach.
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The planning, already done
92 lesson plans, worksheets and mark schemes with a consistent teaching arc — teach as-is or adapt.
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Exam confidence built in
Exam-style questions and full mark schemes mapped to AO1–AO4 and the command terms.
Available per subject, or added to a whole-school license bundle.