What you will learn

Theme 1: Identity & Culture

Me, my family and friends

Technology in everyday life

Free-time activities

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Home, town, neighbourhood and region

Social issues

Global issues

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment

My studies

Life at school/college

Education post-16

Jobs, career choices and ambitions

Use

You will be tested on all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. You are therefore developing skills which will stand you in good stead in any situation, given the communicative nature of the course and demands made by current employers. In the world of work, a qualification in modern languages is an enormous advantage. In the future British people will be competing with others from all over the world, many of whom are competent in two or more languages. The ability to communicate in a foreign language is a great asset in many careers.

These topics will give you scope to say what you think, to listen to others, to speak and write with increasing fluency about what is going on in the world. You will have access to a wide range of software and make use of ICT to produce written work. You will be able to use digital listening facilities, video and online material.

You will also have conversation in small groups and individually with our French Assistant, to help you prepare for your speaking exam.