Course Overview

• Communicate effectively in pre-intermediate oral and written French through a range of listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks

• Increase communication skills and knowledge of the French language and the francophone world

Units of study

Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammatical structures and socio-cultural aspects related to the topics: 

• Family and friends

• School life

• Shopping, eating and drinking

• Leisure, sports and pastimes

Cultural components include: 

Famous francophone people, French names, French words used in English

• The French-speaking world

• School life, family life, cities and famous buildings in the francophone world

• French cuisine, menus, recipes, restaurants, cafes and school canteens; French money

• Leisure activities in the francophone world, daily routines, sporting events

Typical school-based Course Assessment

• Email to French exchange student

• House for Sale Advertisement

• Topic vocabulary tests

• Interaction in French

Term-3 Exam Sample Format

Duration: 1 hour

Typical format: 10 multi choice, 10 reading comprehension {15 marks}, 1 short written response {15 marks}

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

Skills and attributes developed:

• Improves speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills

• Builds memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking

• Develops cultural awareness and global understanding

• Boosts confidence and future career opportunities

Past Student challenges

• Remembering verb endings and tenses

• Speaking French with confidence

• Learning and recalling vocabulary

• Understanding grammar rules

• Staying consistent with practice outside class

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:

• Curious about language and culture

• Practice vocabulary regularly

• Willing to speak and practice regularly

• Stay organised with homework and revision

• Interested in travel, culture and communication

Course Overview

Communicate effectively in pre-intermediate oral and written Spanish through a range of listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks

Increase communication skills and knowledge of the Spanish language and the Hispanic world

Units of study: 

Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammatical structures and socio-cultural aspects related to the topics: 

• Introducing myself

• Physical and character descriptions

• Where I live

• Family and friends

• School life

• Food and drink; shopping

• Leisure and sport

Cultural components include:

• The Hispanic world

• Celebrations, traditions and festivals in Spain and Latin America

• Famous Spanish-speaking people

• Movies, music, dance, art and cuisine

Typical school-based Course Assessment

• Understanding and responding to written texts

• Research task

• Examination

• Topic vocabulary tests

• Speaking / Role-plays

Term-3 Exam Sample Format

Duration: 1 hour

Typical format: 10 multi choice, 10 reading comprehension {15 marks}, 1 short written response {15 marks}

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

Skills and attributes developed:

• Improves speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills

• Builds memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking

• Develops cultural awareness and global understanding

• Boosts confidence and future career opportunities

Past Student challenges

• Remembering verb endings and tenses

• Speaking Spanish with confidence

• Learning and recalling vocabulary

• Understanding grammar rules

• Staying consistent with practice outside class

Students who do well in/enjoy this subject:

• Curious about language and culture

• Practice vocabulary regularly

• Willing to speak and practice regularly

• Stay organised with homework and revision

• Interested in travel, culture and communication