French

Course summary

The A-level course is designed to follow naturally from GCSE, with equal emphasis placed on each of the four language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. During the course, you will explore a wide range of exciting aspects that will help you develop not only your level of French to an advanced standard but also your knowledge of the society and culture, past and present, of France and other French-speaking countries. The course will cover themes such as: (i) Social issues and trends in France and other French-speaking countries – changes in the family, the ‘cyber-society’, voluntary work, and crime. (ii) Political and artistic culture in France and other French-speaking countries – cultural heritage in the Francophone world, music, cinema, politics and immigration. Additionally, the course also allows you to learn more about France through the study of one film (La Haine) and a short novel (Kiffe Kiffe Demain). Grammar will be an important part of your French studies throughout the whole A-level course as you will be able to understand and use the language more confidently and successfully as a result.