Year 10 French 

French is an official language in 29 countries, spoken by more than 300 million people worldwide. French is an important language for international business and diplomacy and can open up career opportunities in law, banking, fashion, and tourism. Learning a language helps develop communication skills as well as strengthening cognitive ability. It allows us to develop cultural empathy and a better understanding of our own language and culture. As well as learning to speak French, the skills gained from learning another language can be transferred and applied across all aspects of our lives. 

In this course, you will learn how to interact with others in French about everyday life through various familiar topics. This includes sharing information about your family and where you live, talking about your school life, describing what you like to do at weekends and during the holidays, and talking about an imaginary trip to Paris.

You will learn to communicate in French using a range of skills. This involves:

• interacting with others in the class in French through games, pair work, and role play 

• listening and responding to authentic texts such as YouTube videos, songs, and audio

• reading and responding to short texts which include familiar vocabulary 

• developing writing and grammatical skills by using mini whiteboards, online resources, and games

Your work will be assessed through internals assessments, including:

• Listening

• Speaking - interacting and presenting

• Reading

• Writing

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