French

Course summary

A Modern Foreign Language A Level is recognised as one of the highly regarded facilitating subjects for university applications, regardless of the course you might be interested in. With A Level French, students will engage on all levels with France and francophone countries in the knowledge that the ability to communicate in another language is essential in our globalised world. Our AQA A Level French builds on the foundations of the GCSE syllabus, gaining further skills that are vital for progression beyond school. Students immerse themselves in language acquisition through conversation, debates or translation skills. By advancing to reading and analysing original language texts and film, students gain an adeptness in communicating via crucial verbal and literary skills. A Level French is a gateway to deepening an understanding of France and the diverse francophone cultures which enables students to have breadth and knowledge of its history, its diverse culture and - of course - the language. We will be taking our French language students to Paris in February 2024 with an annual French trip thereafter. The Languages Department at Monkton Senior School is fortunate to have native French speakers on the teaching staff who bring to their classrooms a wealth of knowledge that is both academic and cultural. In this authentic and vibrant environment, our department offers a highly rewarding and stimulating A Level.