Languages

French Beginners

The French Beginners course (2 Unit) provides students with the opportunity to develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to communicate in French. The topics covered provide contexts in which students develop their communication skills in French and their knowledge and understanding of language and culture.

This course is designed to teach students authentic French that they can use well beyond school. French is spoken on all continents and is the offical language of 29 countries. It is also widely spoken across many more countries and territories as an offical co-language and has an officially recognised status in more countries still. Not only is it a great skill to have, it also can be a real asset for your future career, whatever it might be. 

This course is aimed at students who have either no knowledge of French OR who have only studied the Stage 4 (Year 8) French course, but did not study the French Elective course in Years 9 and 10.

French Continuers

The French Continuers course (2 Unit) provides students with the opportunity to further develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in French. Through the study of a wide range of texts and themes, students gain deeper insight into the language and cultures of French-speaking communities while building their confidence and fluency as communicators.

This course is designed to extend students' ability to use authentic French in real-world situations. French is spoken on every continent and is an official language in 29 countries. It is also widely used in international organisations, diplomacy, business, tourism, science, technology and the arts. Studying French develops valuable communication, problem-solving and intercultural skills that are highly regarded by universities and employers alike.

Students in French Continuers explore contemporary issues, personal experiences, and aspects of life in French-speaking communities. They develop the ability to understand and respond to spoken and written French, express opinions, exchange ideas, and create increasingly sophisticated texts for a variety of audiences and purposes.

This course is aimed at students who have successfully studied French throughout Years 9 and 10, typically accumulating approximately 400–500 hours of French study by the completion of Year 12. It is the ideal pathway for students who enjoy languages, are curious about different cultures, and wish to continue developing their French proficiency at an advanced level.

Distance Education 

• NSW School of Languages

• Secondary College of Languages

Students who wish to study a foreign language other than French may enrol in an online course (NOTE): there is an application process, including a fee and approval is not guaranteed. 

Students with no previous knowledge of a language and background speakers may study that language through the Saturday Secondary College of Languages (those students have often already done so during their junior years). 

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The NSW School of Languages offers a variety of languages and courses. Please Note: You must be highly organised, academic and motivated to enrol in a distance education course. You will be studying your chosen language remotely with limited support. 

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