S3 Languages for Life and Work

COURSE CONTENT

Pupils will develop the skills necessary to express ideas and opinions in a foreign language.  We equip pupils to cope in practical situations, as increasingly confident individuals. They will be encouraged to reflect on how their foreign language learning links to their first language and other subjects.  Capacity will also be developed in understanding and using a modern language.  Pupils will study a variety of topics relating, for example, to the society they live in and other cultures, as well as transactional language.  Their experiences will allow them to deepen their understanding of grammar and vocabulary on a range of topics.  Our courses enable learners to be critical thinkers, develop cultural awareness and be creative. 

As an alternative to the individual language courses, we also offer a Modern Languages for Life and Work course.  This enables learners to experience everyday language at a practical level in a selection of languages, such as French, Spanish and German and to communicate with confidence in areas such as giving greetings, ordering food and drink, travel, shopping and looking for work.  This course will also link to broader project topics, such as foreign language film and tasks relating to employment to develop our young workforce.