The courses focus on the acquisition of knowledge and understanding about the heritage, contemporary culture, customs and society of the target language country. At the same time, we aim to develop a passion for the language studied as well as an interest in the particularities of the countries where the language is spoken. There is a large amount of time spent on improving speaking skills and pupils are always amazed how fluent they have become at the end of the course and how well they can express their thoughts in the target language. 1. Aspects of French-speaking society – current trends The changing nature of the family, the “Cyber society”, the place of voluntary work. 2. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world A culture proud of its heritage, Contemporary Francophone music, Cinema – the 7th art form. 3. Aspects of French-speaking society – current issues Positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised, how criminals are treated. 4. Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world Teenagers – the right to vote and political commitment, Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? Politics and immigration. 5. Individual research project relating to a country where French is spoken. 6. Study of a book and a film.
Grade 6 or 7 at GCSE is a realistic indicator of likely future success. Emphasis is increasingly on grammar and communication. This is a subject for good communicators and for people with ideas and interest in Europe and beyond.
PAPER 1 – SPEAKING • 21 to 23 minutes (30%) • Discussion of a stimulus card and the individual research project PAPER 2 – LISTENING, READING, TRANSLATION AND WRITING • 2.5 hours (50%) PAPER 3 – WRITING • Essay on the book or the film studied 2 hours (20%)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
The courses focus on the acquisition of knowledge and understanding about the heritage, contemporary culture, customs and society of the target language country. At the same time, we aim to develop a passion for the language studied as well as an interest in the particularities of the countries where the language is spoken. There is a large amount of time spent on improving speaking skills and pupils are always amazed how fluent they have become at the end of the course and how well they can express their thoughts in the target language. 1. Aspects of French-speaking society – current trends The changing nature of the family, the “Cyber society”, the place of voluntary work. 2. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world A culture proud of its heritage, Contemporary Francophone music, Cinema – the 7th art form. 3. Aspects of French-speaking society – current issues Positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised, how criminals are treated. 4. Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world Teenagers – the right to vote and political commitment, Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? Politics and immigration. 5. Individual research project relating to a country where French is spoken. 6. Study of a book and a film.
Grade 6 or 7 at GCSE is a realistic indicator of likely future success. Emphasis is increasingly on grammar and communication. This is a subject for good communicators and for people with ideas and interest in Europe and beyond.
PAPER 1 – SPEAKING • 21 to 23 minutes (30%) • Discussion of a stimulus card and the individual research project PAPER 2 – LISTENING, READING, TRANSLATION AND WRITING • 2.5 hours (50%) PAPER 3 – WRITING • Essay on the book or the film studied 2 hours (20%)