"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart."
- Nelson Mandela
We offer French GCSE and we follow the new AQA GCSE syllabus.
Core content
Students study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based.
Theme 1: Identity and culture
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
Assessments
GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.
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Paper 1: Listening 25% |
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Understanding and responding to different types of spoken language |
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Paper 2: Speaking 25% |
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Communicating and interacting effectively in speech for a variety of purposes including role-play photo card and general conversation. |
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Paper 3: Reading 25% Understanding and responding to different types of written language |
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Paper 4: Writing 25% |
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Communicating effectively in writing for a variety of purposes |
A Level French
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.
Core content
- 1. Social issues and trends
- 2. Political and artistic culture
- 3. Grammar
Options
- 4. Works: Literary texts and films – e.g. Un sac de Billes, le Tartuffe, La Haine,, un long dimanche de fiancailles
Assessments
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Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing |
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Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Paper 2: Writing |
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Paper 3: Speaking |
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Resources to help with learning |
www.AQA.org.uk – syllabus /past papers/tips
www.languagesonline.org.uk vocabulary and grammar revision
www.gcsepod.com podcasts to revise vocabulary and grammar
www.quizlet.com vocabulary and grammar revision
Our departmental aims:
- To develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of communication and exam success with increasing confidence, independence and creativity.
- To form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure.
- To offer insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken.
- To provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.
- To encourage positive attitudes to foreign language learning and to speakers of foreign languages within the school, the pyramid and the wider community.
- To promote literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
Cultural visits:
The department has various cultural opportunities to support students’ learning. Past visits have included Christmas markets in Lille and Bruges, a combined History, MFL and English trip to look at First World War sites and French culture as well as a French exchange to Limousin for Y10.
Contact Details:
Head of Department
Mrs E Clemett French Spanish Italian
Clemett@tahs.net
Teaching Staff
- Ms A Bower French
- Miss L Macdiamid German French