Modern Foreign Languages
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The Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum
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Head of MFL Zoe Pinkney |
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GCSE COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE AIMS By studying a language at GCSE level, students will develop a deeper understanding of the Francophone/ Hispanic society, language and culture. The GCSE course aims to develop overall competence, communication skills and grammatical knowledge in the target language. Students will also develop transferable skills relevant to further study and the world of work.
COURSE CONTENT The course is divided into three main themes:
Students will build on their knowledge of topics covered at KS3, such as self and family, free time, hometown, school life and customs and festivals in French-speaking countries.
The course will also introduce new topics such as marriage and partnership, social media, social issues, the environment, post-16 education and career choices.
ASSESSMENT Assessment is by examination at the end of Year 11.
Paper 1 - Listening (25%) Foundation 35 mins, Higher 45 mins.
Paper 2 - Speaking (25%) Foundation 7-9 mins, Higher 10-12 mins.
Paper 3 - Reading (25%) Foundation 45 mins, Higher tier 1 hour
Paper 4 - Writing (25%) Foundation 1 hour, Higher 1 hour 15 mins.
GCSE Specification AQA French AQA | Languages | GCSE | French AQA Spanish AQA | Languages | GCSE | Spanish |
Extra-Curricular and Enrichment
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Italian Club KS3 Spanish Spelling Bee KS3 French Study club KS4 |
Link with French School gives KS4 French students the opportunity to communicate for purpose with their French ‘pen pal’
