The French A Level course enables you to build on previous GCSE knowledge in a logical and rewarding way, applying transferable skills in critical thinking and analysis. The course will provide you with inspiring and engaging themes and content that provide clear links to some of the most fundamental and richly diverse aspects of contemporary French culture and society. Popular literary texts and films are also studied during the course offering a further dimension of study into the wider French-speaking world. This course rewards creativity and assessments place an emphasis on spontaneity and grammar as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively. • Listening: to understand spoken French that takes place in a range of different settings, listen to French news, films, and Podcasts. Listen out for different accent variations and pronunciation of words. • Reading: to understand the context of written pieces read a wide range of authentic texts from the French media and French-speaking world. Read a novel in French and understand more traditional French vocabulary in a historical context. • Writing: to apply grammar rules to write fluently and competently. Learn techniques to analyze characters studied in the novel and film and write about the key themes within these materials. • Speaking: to become confident, sustaining long and detailed conversations about French traditions and customs. To be able to verbally summarise passages that you have read and to give presentations in the target language.
Grade 6 or over in GCSE French
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Listening, reading, and translation: Examination, 2 Hours. 40% - Listening exam: Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. - Reading: A variety of text types and genres will be used to assess reading comprehension ability. - Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from French into English. Written response to works & translation: Exam, 2 Hours 40 Minutes. 30% - Written: This exam draws on the study of a French film and a literary text. Students write a 350-word essay to a question on a literary text and to a question based on a film. - Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from English into French. Speaking: Exam, 21-23 Minutes. 30% Speaking: Students have two tasks to complete within 21-23 minutes with 5 minutes of preparation time. Students will discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. The second task allows students to present a summary of the key findings of the written sources they have used for their independent research and answer questions on this followed by a wider discussion on their chosen area of research. Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate and interact effectively, summarise and analyze findings, manipulate language, and show knowledge and understanding about the culture and society where the language is spoken.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ |
The French A Level course enables you to build on previous GCSE knowledge in a logical and rewarding way, applying transferable skills in critical thinking and analysis. The course will provide you with inspiring and engaging themes and content that provide clear links to some of the most fundamental and richly diverse aspects of contemporary French culture and society. Popular literary texts and films are also studied during the course offering a further dimension of study into the wider French-speaking world. This course rewards creativity and assessments place an emphasis on spontaneity and grammar as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively. • Listening: to understand spoken French that takes place in a range of different settings, listen to French news, films, and Podcasts. Listen out for different accent variations and pronunciation of words. • Reading: to understand the context of written pieces read a wide range of authentic texts from the French media and French-speaking world. Read a novel in French and understand more traditional French vocabulary in a historical context. • Writing: to apply grammar rules to write fluently and competently. Learn techniques to analyze characters studied in the novel and film and write about the key themes within these materials. • Speaking: to become confident, sustaining long and detailed conversations about French traditions and customs. To be able to verbally summarise passages that you have read and to give presentations in the target language.
Grade 6 or over in GCSE French
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Listening, reading, and translation: Examination, 2 Hours. 40% - Listening exam: Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. - Reading: A variety of text types and genres will be used to assess reading comprehension ability. - Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from French into English. Written response to works & translation: Exam, 2 Hours 40 Minutes. 30% - Written: This exam draws on the study of a French film and a literary text. Students write a 350-word essay to a question on a literary text and to a question based on a film. - Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from English into French. Speaking: Exam, 21-23 Minutes. 30% Speaking: Students have two tasks to complete within 21-23 minutes with 5 minutes of preparation time. Students will discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. The second task allows students to present a summary of the key findings of the written sources they have used for their independent research and answer questions on this followed by a wider discussion on their chosen area of research. Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate and interact effectively, summarise and analyze findings, manipulate language, and show knowledge and understanding about the culture and society where the language is spoken.