N4/5 French

Why do this course?

Communication skills, thinking skills, problem solving, comparing, interpreting and evaluating information are all developed through the four skills of Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing. There will also be opportunities to use and develop skills in ICT.

We encourage pupils to see themselves as communicators and problem solvers in their own learning. This develops active, independent life-long learning skills. We build confidence and communication skills to develop our pupils’ ability to take part and enjoy the culture and language of others. This develops tolerance and open-mindedness towards others and a better understanding of difference in the world, both locally and abroad. We seek to enhance literacy and numeracy in our students and make them aware of the importance of keeping healthy and looking after our world and its inhabitants. The confidence gained from solving problems and developing understanding in a foreign language also adds confidence in other areas of learning; concepts introduced in a modern language are often completely new and have no equivalent in English, which encourages the brain to create new learning capacity and new thinking skills.

What will you experience?

Varied teaching strategies are used with classes, predominantly developing thinking and problem solving skills, as well as direct teaching and paired/group work.

Pupils will develop self-confidence in communication and gain knowledge of other cultures, with a view to applying their language learning independently.

Work in class is supported through the use of course materials, ICT and other digital media. Pupils will be guided to set personal targets and take responsibility for personal progress.