French : Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5

German : Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5

Spanish : Key Stage 3 | Key Stage 4 | Key Stage 5

Exam Board: AQA

Contact: Mr Y. Maurice

Course Overview

Studying French at A Level can open many doors professionally and personally. French is spoken by more than 300 million people on all five continents, is one of the most widely used languages on the internet and is an official language of several international organisations and institutions. France also operates the biggest international network of cultural institutes, and is known for its impact on the world of fashion, the visual arts, cooking, architecture, theatre, dance and literature. Learning French could allow you to become a part of this vibrant cultural world.

At A-level you will develop on the skills you have already acquired at GCSE in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Units of work in Year 1 focus on the French artistic and cultural heritage, including music and the cinema, and social trends of the French-speaking world such as the changing nature of family, the ‘cyber-society’ and the place of voluntary work. In addition we will study the film La Haine, directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

In Year 2, study moves to focus on current social issues and aspects of political life in the French-speaking world, as well as the popular contemporary novel No et moi by Delphine de Vigan or Un Secret by Philippe Grimbert.

By the end of the course, you will be able to understand complex written and spoken French and converse at an advanced level, having developed a greater awareness of the French speaking world.

Assessment

If you have any questions or queries relating to the Languages curriculum please email headofmfl@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk for more information.