French

Why learn a modern foreign language?

People decide to learn a language for many different reasons. Many say that it is the key to understanding another way of life. Just think about the people, or new places, books, Internet sites and TV Programmes that you could enjoy. Languages open doors and if you are able to communicate successfully in a foreign language, the opportunities offered to you will be greater than you think – employers look increasingly favourably on candidates who offer GCSE Modern Languages, even if they are not going to use them in their jobs, because it shows that they have a very important key skill of communicating.

Nervous about learning a modern foreign language at GCSE?

Don’t be! Through listening you will be able to understand what your teacher, classmates or TV and radio say in the foreign language. You will learn by speaking, and become increasingly confident in expressing both your thoughts and opinions. And you will be able to read and write with success!

All classes are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere, and you will do pair and group work on a regular basis, as well as individual tasks.

Learning a modern foreign language is something that everyone can do – so make sure that you enjoy the experience, and enjoy the culinary delights in class also, when the time is right to do so, of course!

So why French in particular?

French is not only spoken in France but as far a field as Africa and Canada. The language that you will encounter in the classroom will lend itself to practical situations that you will encounter in those countries. The materials used will cover a range of interesting topics that will help you communicate at length.

How is it assessed?

The course caters for both Foundation and Higher level candidates and examines the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

Employment opportunities:

Law, Business sector, Translator, Tourism, Hotel Industry

For further information contact: karin.preene@yht.wales