French

Course summary

Why? For many pupils, not just those who are passionate about languages, learning French opens up new opportunities and gives you perspectives you might never otherwise encounter. You are not merely obtaining a qualification, but rather a valuable skill which will be recognised and valued by higher education institutions and employers alike. What? In Year 12, you continue to broaden your understanding of the language and how to speak and write it. Topics such as the changing nature of family and ‘cyber-society’ help to bridge the gap between GCSE and Year 12. The skills you will learn will be very practical and we hope that you will also develop an interest in the culture and traditions of the country by studying film and contemporary Francophone music. In Year 13, your knowledge of society will be extended to include topics such as immigration, poverty and crime and punishment. The Year 13 course also has a slightly bigger cultural element, where you will study French literature. How? Throughout the course, there will be regular tasks set to assess your ability in listening, reading and writing, as well as your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. During the Sixth Form, you will be taught by a team of two teachers and we also arrange a weekly conversation class with the French assistante to prepare you for the oral exam and to give you the chance to use the spoken language. Whatever your interests or aspirations, continuing your French into the Sixth Form will, quite literally, open up the world to you.