Open Evening
(A-level)
French is a popular language at A-level.
If your son or daughter is looking to join The Judd School next year, here are some information about the French department. This is the information that have been shared with you during the open evening:
Teachers at A-level:
Mme. Figureau (HoD)
Mr. Villeléger
Usually, you have two teachers. The course is divided into two: topics for Paper 1 (Listening, Reading and Translation) with one teacher and literature for Paper 2 (Writing) with another. They both are specialist of the part of the course they will teach you. Paper 3 (Speaking) will be practice in both sessions and you will also have a hour a week with the French Speaking Assistant.
Description of the exam:
Paper 1 : Listening, Reading and Writing
50%
2h30
100 marks
Reading
Listening
Translation
Paper 2: Writing (Film & Literature)
20%
2h
80 marks (over 2 essays)
Au revoir les enfants (film)
No et Moi (livre)
Paper 3: Speaking
30%
21-23 minutes (including preparation time)
60 marks
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