French

Board: AQA

What will I study? How will I be assessed?

The A‐level course aims to develop the ability to use French for the purpose of prac cal communica on, whether in speech or in wri ng. It also provides an insight into the structure of the language and into the culture of the French‐speaking world. Students will study a wide variety of material in French, including magazine ar cles, television programmes, songs, films and literature.

How does it work?

Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes: Exam tes ng listening, reading and transla on skills. 40% of the A‐level grade.

Paper 2: 2 hours: Exam. 2 essays in French, on books/ films studied during the course. 30% of the A‐level grade.

Paper 3: 16‐18 minutes: A speaking test, comprising discussion of a s mulus card and of an individual research project carried out by the student. 30% of the A‐level grade. Lessons are delivered as much as Students will have the op on of taking AS French at the end of the two year possible in French but not exclusively. Discussion, individual course as an alterna ve to the full research, film and literature, A‐level. gramma cal exercises, listening, transla on and essay work are all Why French? undertaken and students work regularly either individually, in pairs or French links well with other languages, English, history, poliin small groups with the French cs, business assistant. Students have regular studies and economics. It is useful for access to the language lab and to students wishing to study law and digital online resources. business‐orientated subjects. French can be studied on its own at university A visit to a French‐speaking country is or with other languages. Increasing advisable but not compulsory. We are numbers of our students are choosing happy to help to arrange such visits if to combine their language with another needed. subject on a combined degree course. A degree in French can lead to a wide variety of careers, including Interna onal business, marke ng, interpre ng and teaching.