Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 38
Beths Grammar School
French
Examination board:
Available Levels:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Head of Department:
AQA
A Level
Grade 6 at GCSE in French
Miss E Price
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?
You should feel confident at this level in the four language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
You must also have an interest in understanding the culture and way of life of France and French-speaking
countries. You will need to understand the concepts behind grammatical rules (for example tenses,
adjectives, and gender).
What will I learn on this course?
The course will help you to develop your general study skills, but most of all you will learn to communicate
at a higher Level in French. Your reading skills will develop through extensive reading, and you will be able
to perfect your knowledge of grammar and improve the quality of your speaking and writing. Regular
extended listening tasks will provide you with advanced skills. You will also learn about a wide range of
aspects of the countries in which French is spoken, such as politics, pop culture and literature.
The course is designed to:
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Enable students to develop and build on the skills acquired at GCSE
Enhance employment prospects
Facilitate foreign travel
Provide an insight into another culture and society
Provide students with a sound basis for further study.
What kind of student is this course suitable for?
You should be interested in languages and communication, and enjoy learning about other cultures and
ways of life. You need to be interested in developing this understanding and in exploring in depth the topic
areas that you will have covered at GCSE. If you are interested in current affairs, history, politics, global
issues and media and literature, then you are also likely to find the course appropriate.
What kind of work will I need to do outside lessons?
You will need to practise all four language skills on a regular basis: You will be expected to read as much
French as possible, work hard to develop your spoken skills and use appropriate websites suggested by your
teachers to practise listening as well as vocabulary and grammar. You will be expected to dedicate enough
time to each of the skills. Written homework is also an important part of the course.
What could I go on to do at the end of my course?
There will be a range of opportunities open to you. Some students choose to do degree courses in languages;
others choose to pursue a Higher Education course in another subject, but choose a language option
alongside it. Having a language at A Level will certainly improve your employability, in particular with
companies that have international branches.
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