IGCSE at WIS

Topic and  Sub-topics

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A. Home and abroad

1 Life in the town and rural life

2 Holidays, tourist information and

directions

3 Services (e.g. bank, post office)*

4 Customs

5 Everyday life, traditions and communities

B. Education and employment 1 School life and routine

2 School rules and pressures

3 School trips, events and exchanges

4 Work, careers and volunteering

5 Future plans

C. Personal life and relationships

1 House and home

2 Daily routines and helping at home

3 Role models*

4 Relationships with family and friends

5 Childhood*

D. The world around us

1 Environmental issues

2 Weather and climate*

3 Travel and transport

4 The media

5 Information and communication

technology

E. Social activities, fitness and health

1 Special occasions

2 Hobbies, interests, sports and exercise

3 Shopping and money matters

4 Accidents, injuries, common ailments and

health issues*

5 Food and drink

*Sub-topics A3, C3, C5, D2 and E4 will not be assessed in Paper 3: Speaking

The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop:

• understanding and use of written forms of the target language, in a range of familiar and

practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes

• understanding and use of the spoken forms of the target language, in a range of familiar

and practical contexts, and for a variety of purposes

• the ability to communicate effectively in the target language through the written word, 

using a range of vocabulary and structures

• the ability to communicate effectively in the target language through speaking, using a range of vocabulary and structures

• a knowledge and understanding of the target language grammar and its practical

application

• a knowledge and understanding of countries and communities where the target language is spoken

• positive attitudes towards modern foreign language learning

• a suitable foundation for further study of the target language or another language.