In the Year 11 Course, students will begin to develop their knowledge and understanding of French. During this course students must acquire some knowledge of the French language as a system through topics such as social interaction and personal identification, and through the integrated use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
In the Year 12 Course, students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of French through the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. All topics listed in the syllabus must be studied for the HSC. Topics previously studied during the preliminary course will be studied in greater depth for the HSC course.
• Family life, home and neighbourhood
• People, places and communities
• Education and work
• Shops and services
• Friends, recreation and pastimes
• Holidays, travel and tourism
• Future plans and aspirations
External Assessment
A two hour and 30 minute written examination - 80%
Oral Examination - 20%
Internal Assessment
Listening Skills
Speaking Skills
Reading Skills
Writing Skills