• French

French

Languages are an essential skill and tool in the global market that is today’s world.  The understanding and speaking of a foreign language goes hand in hand with the understanding of that country’s culture.  In business, the ability to speak your client’s language will put you in an advantageous position and you will be far more likely to clinch a deal if you are able to communicate in your client’s language rather than relying upon English.

French is widely spoken and is a major diplomatic language, within both the European community and the United Nations.  Furthermore, due to its colonial past, French is also to be found widely on the African continent and in South East Asia.

In A Level French, students will have the opportunity to become fluent in both speaking and writing while gaining greater understanding of the French-speaking world.

A2 Unit 3: Oral

35% of A2 (11-13 minutes)

Students will choose a debate topic and take a clear position for four minutes.  They will then engage in conversation on a further two topics showing communication skills and quality of spoken language.

A2 Unit 4: Research, Understanding and Written Response in French

65% of A2 (2½ hours)

In addition to the AS topics, the following will also be covered: customs, traditions, beliefs and religion; national and international events as well as literature and the arts.

Students will be required to carry out a short translation from English into French, to write a discursive or a creative essay from a choice of seven questions linked to the topic areas as well as a research-based essay on a film/book or play of their choice.