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Why study this subject?
French is part of the Ebacc suite of subjects and is regarded as a highly desirable GCSE subject for students aiming for a broad and balanced curriculum.
Many universities recommend a modern language at GCSE level to gain entry onto a range of degree courses. Many employers respect a modern language GCSE as a high level subject.
A modern language can be a challenging, but highly rewarding subject to study. Being able to communicate in another language is a fantastic life-skill to have.
Languages will open a lot of doors to a wide range of careers in the future.
It has been proven that learning languages increases your cognitive ability.
Aims of the course
To become global citizens in a multicultural, mutually respectful world.
To develop your ability to communicate in authentic daily French.
To offer insights into the culture of French speaking countries.
To provide enjoyment and challenge through the skills of language learning.
To encourage positive attitudes to foreign language learning and to speakers of foreign languages and a sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations.
To improve general learning skills e.g. organisation, memorisation, presentation.
What can this course lead to?
Anything! Every job or career can be enhanced by a modern language.
Exciting work and travel and opportunities abroad.
Potentially higher salaries.
The ability to take on new challenges, work hard and achieve your goals.
The motivation, confidence and experience to know that you can learn any other language in the future.
Many local colleges/6th Forms will offer French at A level, which can then lead to a Degree course in French or combined with a range of other sbjects including other languages, Business, Hopsitality, Law, Media, Marketing and many other combinations - French goes will with everything!
Expectations of subject
In order to enjoy French at GCSE, you need to be self-motivated and demonstrate an appropriate end of KS3 language level in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
The GCSE is assessed through final assessments in listening, speaking, reading and writing (25% each skill). Students will build confidence and skills in each area throughout the course.
Students need to be prepared to learn vocabulary regularly as well as keeping up with the demands of the course.
Support and provisions
Appropriate revision guides with work-books are available for all students.
Additional support is given to prepare for speaking assessments through 1:1 and group work.
Comprehensive ICT programmes and weblinks are used for independent learning and to support class and homework.
Subscriptions are available for authentic listening and reading material.
Opportunities are available for a residential language trip to France.