French GCSE

Duration of course: 2 years

Course type: GCSE

Examination Board: Edexcel

Overview: 

The MFL GCSE consists of 3 themes based on the following skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The authentic situations and stimuli enable you to see language in context and learn about the culture of the country of study. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge independently, creatively and in authentic situations.

Assessment Method and Component Percentages: 

• 100% exam
• 3 exam papers: Listening (25%), Reading (25%), Writing (25%)
• Speaking exam (25%)

What will I learn? 

You will cover the following areas:

•  Identity and relationships with others
• Healthy living and lifestyle
• Education and work
• Free-time activities
• Customs, festivals and celebrations
• Celebrity culture
• Travel and tourism, including places of interest
• Media and technology
• Environment and where people live

How will I learn? 

• Listening to native speakers and authentic resources
• Phonics and Pronunciation
• Short dictations
• Reading aloud
• Reading authentic texts
• Translation skills – both languages
• Timed writing
• Grammar practise
• Scenarios of daily life situation for speaking purposes
• Using topic questions and answers to broaden your grammar and topic vocabulary knowledge.
• Pair work
• Small group work

Departmental Expectations: 

To support a climate for learning within the classroom where independent learning skills can be developed and where pair work and group activities can take place successfully. You will also be expected to learn between 20-30 words per week for homework to enhance your learning.

Career Potential: 

People with language skills and knowledge are highly thought of in the modern world.  They stand out as talented and successful people, with broad and exciting horizons! Taking a Modern Foreign Language means you will add an extra dimension to your personal skills profile meaning that any employer that has customers or suppliers outside of the UK, who speak the language of study, will be more interested in your CV and you will be in a stronger position to get a job in companies with international links or work abroad. 

Future Progression routes possible: 

You will be able to go on to study the language at A Level if you achieve a grade 6 or higher.

Entry Requirements:

One of the top 100 students in the French Rank Order, or one of best 4 subjects;
Home Learning is good or excellent on average.