Entry Requirements: French GCSE grade 6 ideally. Strong motivation and enjoyment of the process of language learning. An ability to work independently and discover language for yourself. A willingness to work with others and communicate thoughts and feelings. The desire to gain an insight into the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries where the language is spoken.
An A Level in a Modern Foreign Language is a very valuable part of any subject combination. By following an Advanced language course you will be able to:
Year 12
You will start with an introductory phase, bridging the gap between GCSE and Advanced Study. This will lead on to the study of: Social issues and trends (e.g. the ‘cyber-society’), Artistic Culture (e.g. cinema), Grammar, and you will study one film or one literary text.
Year 13
In your second year you will build on the skills acquired during the Year 12 course and further extend your knowledge of a range of topics within Social issues and trends (e.g. a diverse society), Political & Artistic Culture (e.g. demonstrations / strikes) and Grammar. You will also study one film and one literary text, and you will carry out your own research project.
Paper 1 – Listening, Reading and Writing
Paper 2 – Writing
Paper 3 – Speaking
Everywhere! A thorough knowledge of French can lead to many different careers as the world has become so interconnected. French can be studied as a subject on its own or in combination with other subjects such as Business Studies, Law and Tourism. As well as teaching, translating and interpreting, French is an important asset in many other spheres – commerce, industry, fashion, publishing and communications are some examples. Research shows that language graduates have extremely good employment prospects compared with graduates in other areas. Languages are the passport to anywhere you want to go!
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