Can you imagine being able to talk about anything to anyone in another language? This will be you if you take A level French as by the end of the course you will be fluent in French. A level French will also make you much more attractive to employers who are increasingly demanding that employees can speak at least one foreign language to ensure they can compete in global markets. Not everyone can or wants to speak English!
You will acquire different ways of thinking, discover new skills and confidence in speaking, reading and listening to the French language. You will gain a deeper understanding of culture and society in France as well as other French speaking countries. A foreign language A Level covers a broad and diverse range of topics and skills so it works well with any combination of A Levels and degrees at University.
The A-level is a two-year linear course with all assessments at the end of Year 2.
Course content
Year 1 Content
- Social issues and trends: the changing nature of the family, the cyber society and the role of voluntary work
- Political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture: a culture proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music and cinema
- No et Moi – book
- La Haine – film
- Grammar
Year 2 Content
- Social issues and trends: positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated
- Political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture: political commitment and teenagers, the power of trade unions and the politics of immigration
- No et Moi – book
- La Haine - film
- Grammar
- Individual research project
Year 1 Content
- Social issues and trends: the changing nature of the family, the cyber society and the role of voluntary work
- Political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture: a culture proud of its heritage, contemporary francophone music and cinema
- No et Moi – book
- La Haine – film
- Grammar
Year 2 Content
- Social issues and trends: positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated
- Political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture: political commitment and teenagers, the power of trade unions and the politics of immigration
- No et Moi – book
- La Haine - film
- Grammar
- Individual research project
Enrichment
There are opportunities throughout the year to go on trips to the cinema, theatre, universities and conferences., Students are encouraged to go on an intensive course at a Language School and stay with a host family in France and are helped by the college to organise this. Students also have the opportunity to mentor Secondary School pupils during their course and involve themselves in various learning activities, to pass on their love of the French language.
There are opportunities throughout the year to go on trips to the cinema, theatre, universities and conferences., Students are encouraged to go on an intensive course at a Language School and stay with a host family in France and are helped by the college to organise this. Students also have the opportunity to mentor Secondary School pupils during their course and involve themselves in various learning activities, to pass on their love of the French language.
Resources
Digital textbooks, films and a wide variety of authentic material as well as television and radio podcasts and internet resources support the course. t= Students have access to podcasts, videos, homework, class work and a wide range of resources prepared and selected by their teachers.
Students are expected to purchase a revision book, to be used independently at home.
Digital textbooks, films and a wide variety of authentic material as well as television and radio podcasts and internet resources support the course. t= Students have access to podcasts, videos, homework, class work and a wide range of resources prepared and selected by their teachers.
Students are expected to purchase a revision book, to be used independently at home.
Methods of teaching & learning
The course is taught by well-qualified and experienced staff. Students often work interactively in pairs or small groups as well as being encouraged to show initiative in their private study. The use of French in the classroom is both modelled and encouraged by teachers. Attendance and progress are monitored regularly throughout the course.
Method of Assessment
- Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50%)
- Paper 2: Writing (20%)
- Paper 3: Speaking (30%)
The course is taught by well-qualified and experienced staff. Students often work interactively in pairs or small groups as well as being encouraged to show initiative in their private study. The use of French in the classroom is both modelled and encouraged by teachers. Attendance and progress are monitored regularly throughout the course.
Method of Assessment
- Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50%)
- Paper 2: Writing (20%)
- Paper 3: Speaking (30%)
Key skills
Students have opportunities to develop their confidence and communication skills through written and verbal expression of their own ideas in whole class, small group and one-to-one situations. independent study is integral to the course.
Students have opportunities to develop their confidence and communication skills through written and verbal expression of their own ideas in whole class, small group and one-to-one situations. independent study is integral to the course.
Progression
Many students go on to study French at degree level either as a languages degree or as a degree combined with a wide range of other subjects.
An A-level in a foreign language is also considered a very valuable asset by both universities and employers in a wide range of occupations within the fields of engineering, medicine, diplomacy, the sciences and many others.
Many students go on to study French at degree level either as a languages degree or as a degree combined with a wide range of other subjects.
An A-level in a foreign language is also considered a very valuable asset by both universities and employers in a wide range of occupations within the fields of engineering, medicine, diplomacy, the sciences and many others.
Where can this course lead?
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