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"A different language is a different vision of life" "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world."
Federico Fellini Ludwig Wittgenstein
"He who knows no foreign languages knows nothing of his own."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
PGL TRIP COMING UP FOR YEAR 10 FRENCH STUDENTS!
Course Details
Course Details
Course Introduction
Course Introduction
The focus of the AQA’s GCSE in Fenchis the development of real-life language skills based on authentic-style tasks and situations. This will enable learners to develop their ability and ambition to communicate with native speakers in speech and writing. This approach encourages learners to step beyond familiar cultural boundaries, to broaden their horizons and develop new ways of seeing the world.
Programme of Study
Programme of Study
Theme 1: Identity and culture
Theme 1: Identity and culture
Relationships with family and friends
Marriage/partnership
Social media
Mobile technology
Music
Cinema and TV
Food and eating out
Sport
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Home, town, neighbourhood and region
Charity/voluntary work
Healthy/unhealthy living
The environment
Poverty/homelessness
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
My studies
Life at school/college
Education post-16
Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Assessment
Assessment
During the examination period at the end of Year 11, students will take part in a Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Exam. Each exam will be worth 25% of the total marks. Students will be entered into either the higher or the foundation tier for all exams. No mixed tiering is allowed. They are not allowed to use a dictionary. There is no coursework or controlled assessment for this course.
Examination Structure
Examination Structure
Foundation
Listening - 35 Minutes
Reading - 45 Minutes
Speaking - 7-9 Minutes
Writing - 60 Minutes
Higher
Listening - 45 Minutes
Reading - 60 Minutes
Speaking - 10-12 Minutes
Writing - 75 Minutes
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Related Routes
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