FRENCH

EXAMINED USING 9-1 GRADES EXAM BOARD: AQA SYLLABUS NUMBER: 8658

ASSESSMENT: 100% EXAMINATION

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 interest in the language and the culture of French speaking countries. people both in speaking and writing. eating out; sport. 4: customs and festivals in Frenchspeaking countries/communities.

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.

Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment covers the following topics: my studies; life at school/college; education post-16;

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU NEED TO:

have an open mind and a keen

Enjoy communicating with jobs, career choices and ambitions. be independent and ready to work on your skills outside the classroom. Languages are hard but they are rewarding!

have sound literacy skills, this will help you to access the French language and become more fluent.

CGA PATHWAY

KS5: A-level French

HIGHER EDUCATION: University

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.