The AP French Language and Culture exam underwent a change beginning in May 2012 designed to better test interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication skills.
[1] The AP French Language and Culture class culminates in an exam to test students' proficiency.
[2] Part A consists of a variety of authentic print materials (such as journalistic and literary texts, announcements, advertisements, letters, maps, and tables) with a series of multiple-choice questions.
[2] Part B consists of a variety of authentic audio materials, including interviews, podcasts, public service announcements, conversations, and brief presentations.
Students are encouraged to cite examples from materials they have read, viewed, and listened to, as well as from personal experiences and observations.