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Maria Aranda
Maria Aranda
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
In the LOTE domain, students have the opportunity of studying French Beginners or French Continuers.
Learning a language will significantly expand students' horizons about the personal, social, cultural and employment opportunities that our increasingly interconnected and globalised world will make available to them in the near future. Students will also acquire communication skills that will enable them to interact in French and develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the relationship between language, culture and learning.
In order to study French Beginners, no previous study of the language is required, or if a student only studied French in Year 8, they would also qualify for this course. Students who have studied French for at least 2 years, would be best suited to select French Continuers.
For either course, it is highly recommended that students have an intense interest in French language and culture. Both courses prepare students for further study in language, government (national and international), tourism, media, commerce or international studies courses at university and other tertiary institutions.
Communication with native speakers of French and cultural visits to francophone related sites will be offered to students of French in Stage 6.
The study of this subject, French as one of the most popular languages in the world, will lead you to lifelong personal, educational, vocational and career benefits.
French Beginners
Number of Units: 2
NESA Developed: Yes | Board Developed Course
ATAR Eligible: Yes
Course Costs: (approximate, subject to conditions and approval):
Excursions*: $0.00
Consumables Preliminary: $0.00
Consumables HSC: $0.00
French Beginners Additional Information
French Beginners Additional Information
Course Overview
Introduce students to the fundamentals of the French language and culture
Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing through practical, everyday contexts
Potential online study
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Unit: Personal World (Identity, personal introductions, family and friends, daily routines)
Unit: School and Community (School life, local environment, directions, express likes/dislikes)
Unit: Leisure and Lifestyles (Hobbies, sport, music, food, eating out, shopping, free time)
Unit: Travel and Culture (Holidays, transport, accommodation, French-speaking places / landmarks)
HSC Course (Year 12)
Unit: Personal World (Extended personal communication, future plans and opinions)
Unit: School and Community (Social interactions and services, shopping, health care)
Unit: Leisure and Lifestyles (Media, entertainment, daily choices)
Unit: Travel and Culture (French-speaking world, cultural practices)
Typical School-Based Course Assessment
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Personal World – Speaking task
Leisure and Lifestyles – Writing task
School and Community / Travel – Listening + reading task
End of Course Exam – All skills
HSC Course (Year 12)
Personal World / Community
Mid Course Exam – Listening, reading
Leisure / Travel and Culture – Writing task
Trial HSC Exam – Full exam simulation
HSC Exam
Duration: 2.5 hours
Typical format: The NSW HSC French Beginners exam has two parts:
2.5-hour written paper (80 marks)
Section I: Listening & Responding – short answers (30 marks)
Section II: Reading & Responding – short answers + one extended response (30 marks)
Section III: Writing in French – 2 extended responses (20 marks)
5-minute oral examination (20 marks): conversation with an examiner.
Possible Vocational/Career Pathways
Tourism, hospitality, retail, customer service
Travel industry, airlines, event coordination
Entry-level roles in international business
Cultural organisations, community liaison roles
NGOs, international relations
Translation / interpreting, teaching, diplomacy
Tertiary prerequisite possibilities
Language courses (French, international studies)
Tourism and hospitality courses
Business / commerce with international focus
Communications, arts, law
Education (Teaching)
Past Student Challenges
Potential online study: Lack of self discipline
Staying focused and motivated
Retaining basic vocabulary consistently
Building confidence in speaking from scratch
Understanding spoken French at speed
Managing grammar basics
Staying consistent with practice outside class
Students who do well in/Enjoy this subject
Self motivated and independent learner
Interested in travel, culture and communication
Willing to practise regularly and actively
Typical weekly personal time investment: 1.5–2 hours
High-achievers: 3–4 hours
French Continuers
Number of Units: 2
NESA Developed: Yes
ATAR Eligible: Yes
Course Costs: (approximate, subject to conditions and approval):
Excursions*: $0.00
Consumables Preliminary: $0.00
Consumables HSC: $0.00
French Continuers Additional Information
French Continuers Additional Information
Course Overview
Develop students’ ability to understand and communicate effectively in written and spoken French
Deepen their linguistic and cultural understanding through a range of texts and contexts
Potential online study
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
Unit: The Individual (Personal identity, relationships, experiences, aspirations)
Unit: French-speaking Communities (Daily life, school, traditions, youth culture)
Unit: The Changing World (Travel, technology, social media, environment)
HSC Course (Year 12)
Core Unit: The Individual (More sophisticated expressions of identity,opinions and future pathways)
Core Unit: French-speaking Communities (Social issues, immigration, and cultural perspectives)
Core Unit: The Changing World (Global issues, climate change, technology, work trends)
Typical School-Based Course Assessment
Preliminary Course (Year 11)
The Individual – Speaking task
French-speaking Communities – Writing
Changing World – Listening + reading
End of Course Exam – All skills
HSC Course (Year 12)
The Individual / Communities – Oral exam
Mid Course Exam – Listening, writing
The Changing World – Writing task
Trial HSC Exam – Full exam simulation
HSC Exam
Duration: 3 hours
Typical format: The NSW HSC French Continuers exam has two parts:
3-hour written paper (80 marks)
Section I: Listening & Responding – short answers (30 marks)
Section II: Reading & Responding – short answers + one extended response (30 marks)
Section III: Writing in French – 2 extended responses (20 marks)
10-minute oral examination (20 marks): conversation with an examiner.
Possible Vocational/Career Pathways
Translation / interpreting, teaching, diplomacy, tourism, aviation
International business, marketing, hospitality
Journalism, media, publishing
NGOs, international relations, development work
Tertiary prerequisite possibilities
Languages (linguistics, international studies)
Education (secondary teaching – languages)
Business / commerce with international focus
Arts, law, global studies
Past Student Challenges
Online study: lack of self discipline
Staying focused and motivated
Managing consistent vocabulary memorisation and grammar accuracy
Performing confidently in oral assessments
Understanding authentic listening texts
Students who do well in/Enjoy this subject
Self motivated and independent learner
Interested in languages, cultures, travel
Comfortable with regular practice and revision
Typical weekly personal time investment: 2–3 hrs
High-achievers: 4–6 hours
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