French

Course summary

French, German & Spanish are offered at A-level. The study of a Modern Foreign Language enables you to learn to communicate confidently and imaginatively in the chosen language. As well as developing your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, you will acquire a deeper understanding of the culture of the countries and the people whose language you are studying. You will also develop your skills in independently researching a chosen topic and presenting your ideas and opinions in the spoken and written language. Lessons are conducted in the target language and an important part of lesson time is the general conversation which is to encourage your spoken fluency. You will be encouraged to use the internet to watch television broadcasts and to read newspapers and magazines in the foreign language.