LANGUAGES
French, German & Spanish
French, German & Spanish
TEACHER IN CHARGE: Mrs S Tuck EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.aqa.org.uk
Languages Information Video
Language skills are extremely important in the modern world. Business is increasingly international in nature, and there are lots of opportunities to develop a career in other countries. That is why most students follow at least one Modern Foreign Language course, but some students may opt to carry on with both languages.
As most students have a greater depth of experience with studying French than with German or Spanish, the expectation is that the majority of students who study a single MFL subject will opt for French.
What will I study?
Students study 3 main themes:
People and lifestyle
Popular culture
Communication and the world around us
Each will have 4 sub-topics covering the general topics of relationships, tourism, education, social and environmental issues, education, work and free-time.
How many examinations will I take?
There will be a Listening exam (25%), a Reading exam (25%), a Speaking exam (25%) carried out by MFL teachers in school and a written paper (25%).
All examinations will take place in the summer of Year 11
What qualities do I need to be successful?
You need to:
Understand that the need to communicate in another language is important for your own personal success.
Realise that knowledge of another language and culture greatly enhances your knowledge of your own language and culture.
Be willing to participate in class activities.
Be prepared to learn and practise essential items of vocabulary and grammar for success.
Recall and use grammatical rules in your own writing without reference material
Be able to spell accurately in the foreign language
Be able to speak the target language with some level of spontaneity and accurate pronunciation
What sort of teaching styles are typically used?
There is a wide variety of styles used in teaching and learning in MFL. Students are actively involved in lessons, in pairs, groups and individually, and are expected to respond in the target language where possible. This course is supported by faculty prepared resources, grammar booklets, and online interactive exercises for the four skill areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Will I have any choice in terms of the subject areas I study?
All pupils follow the AQA specification and the topic areas stipulated above.
Is there anything else you think I should know about this subject?
With commitment and a positive attitude to learning, you will enjoy languages and achieve your potential, as well as gain an enormous amount of self-esteem and sense of achievement. A foreign language is a great advantage in the modern world for academic and employment prospects.