French

NESA Stage 5 Syllabus

One of the most rewarding aspects of studying a second language lies in understanding the thought processes of another culture, as well as the sense of achievement that arises from being able to communicate in a foreign medium. French remains the international language of diplomacy and is spoken by several of our near neighbours Students will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for effective interaction in French. They will explore the nature of languages as systems by making comparisons between English and French

French continues to build on reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and speaking. Students will work towards being able to communicate orally in a variety of situations and converse freely on a range of topics. Students improve their grounding in the necessary grammatical, oral, aural, and writing skills to lead them into Stage 6

If you are capable and interested in studying French, you are strongly encouraged to continue with this subject in Year 9 and 10 as a decision now to discontinue studies cannot be reversed.