EXAMINED USING 9-1 GRADES EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBER: 8658 ASSESSMENT: 100% EXAMINATION
FRENCH CGA PATHWAY
WHAT WILL I LEARN? At the end of the course, you will be able to understand and respond to different types of spoken language, communicate and interact effectively in speech for a variety of purposes, understand and respond to different types of written language and communicate effectively in writing. You will study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based: Theme 1: Identity and Culture: 1: me, my family and friends; relationships with family and friends; marriage/partnership. 2: technology in everyday life social media; mobile technology. 3: free-time activities music; cinema and TV; food and
eating out; sport. 4: customs and festivals in Frenchspeaking countries/communities.
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Theme 2: Local, National, International and Global areas of Interest: 1: home, town, neighbourhood and region. 2: social issues; charity/voluntary work; healthy/unhealthy living. 3: global issues; the environment; poverty/homelessness. 4: travel and tourism.
University
A-level French
HIGHER EDUCATION: An A-level in French is essential for many language courses and is also a good subject to have under your belt as it is favoured by many universities.
Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment covers the following topics: my studies; life at school/college; education post-16; jobs, career choices and ambitions.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU NEED TO: • have an open mind and a keen interest in the language and the culture of French speaking countries.
• be independent and ready to work on your skills outside the classroom. Languages are hard but they are rewarding!
• Enjoy communicating with people both in speaking and writing.
• have sound literacy skills, this will help you to access the French language and become more fluent.
FOR MORE INFORMATION SPEAK TO: MS DONKIN
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