The content builds on the understanding developed and achieved during the GCSE. The qualification features inspiring and engaging themes providing clear links to the most fundamental and interesting aspects of French culture. The A Level course aims to: - enhance linguistic skills and promote and develop capacity for critical thinking on the basis of knowledge and understanding of the language, culture and society of the country or countries where the language is spoken - develop control of the language system to convey meaning, using spoken and written skills, including an extended range of vocabulary, for both practical and intellectual purposes as increasingly confident, accurate and independent users of the language develop ability to interact effectively with users of the language in speech and in writing, including through online media - develop language learning skills and strategies, including communication - engage critically with intellectually stimulating texts, films and other materials in the original language, developing an appreciation of sophisticated and creative uses of the language and understanding them within their cultural and social context - develop knowledge about matters central to the society and culture, past and present, of the country or countries where the language is spoken - mediate between cultures and between speakers of the language and speakers of English - foster their ability to learn other languages - equip themselves with transferable skills such as autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity, critical thinking, and linguistic, cultural and cognitive flexibility that will enable them to proceed to further study or to employment - develop as independent researchers through the language of study. Therefore, you need to enjoy the subject already and have a genuine desire to study it to a higher level.