GCSE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

GCSEFrench (Pearson Edexcel 1FR0)

GCSEGerman (Pearson Edexcel 1GN0)

GCSESpanish (Pearson Edexcel 1SP0)

Pearson Edexcel 1FR0/ 1GN0/ 1SP0

What willyou study?

As you have had some experience of language learning at The Cherwell School, you already have many of the skills required to succeed on the new GCSE language course. There are many ways to learn a language. You will be able to read extracts from magazines, papers, books, watch films and listen to authentic native speakers on the internet or through TV and radio broadcasts. You will have regular sessions with our foreign language assistants, and learn new strategies which will help you deal with the most difficult grammar and vocabulary. To increase your enjoyment and confidence we are also running residential trips to Spain, France and Germany.

How will you beassessed in 1FR0/1GN0/1SP0?

The three languages will be assessed with a mixture of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The exams will take place in the summer term of Year 11 but we shall be conducting assessments and mocks as early as Year 10. Your teachers will provide you with regular feedback and update you on your progress throughout the course.

You should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Languages at Key Stage 3

 You have had positive feedback from your Language teachers about your work and if you’ve made good progress in any of these subjects

 You want to share your interests, ideas and opinions with other people who speak French, German and/or Spanish and to learn more about these countries

 You are interested in working abroad or for companies in the UK with international links. Many employers look for people who can speak a foreign language

For more information, see your language teachers or the subject leaders –Madame Sherrington (French) fsherrington@cherwellschool.org

Herr Mehrabian (German) jmehrabian@cherwellschool.org

Señorita Brodie (Spanish) pbrodie@cherwellschool.org