Modern Foreign Language GCSE
Curriculum Leader of MFL - Miss Merritt-Smith - mmerritt-smith@priorysouthsea.org
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“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.”
– Frank Smith
We offer three MFL pathways for GCSE;
French GCSE
Spanish GCSE
German GCSE
Course Outline
Theme 1 : My personal world
Theme 2 : Lifestyle and wellbeing
Theme 3 : My neighbourhood
Theme 4 : Media and technology
Theme 5 : Studying and my future
Theme 6 : Travel and tourism
The assessment objectives reflect real-life language use, where skills are used interchangeably.
The subject content being assessed will be built around vocabulary, grammar and phonics.
Exam Board - Edexcel
Exam and coursework information
New specification with the first exams taking place in 2026.
AO1 Understand and respond to spoken language in speaking and in writing - 35%
AO2 Understand and respond to written language in speaking and in writing - 45%
AO3 Demonstrate knowledge and accurate application of the grammar and vocabulary prescribed in the specification - 20%
Exam will include listening, reading, speaking, writing - including a dictation, read-aloud of a passage (focus on phonics) and a translation.
Homework and independent learning
Homework is set weekly on Language Nut and includes vocabulary learning, exam skills, translation and grammar activities. Regular vocabulary testing based on homework is used to support memorisation and retrieval.
Careers
Academic researcher
Interpreter
Political risk analyst
Teacher
Translator or interpreter
Journalist
Diplomatic service officer
Education consultant
English as a foreign language teacher
International aid/development worker
Logistics and distribution manager
Tour manager
Russell Group Universities look for prospective candidates to have a GCSE in Languages, regardless of the course you want to follow or study.
Additional information
Duolingo (free language learning app)
Conjuguemos
“News in Slow” (Podcasts)
Language Learning podcasts on Spotify
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages
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