Why should I choose to study French at GCSE level?
Studying GCSE French is not just for students who want to go and work in France in the future:
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What does learning a language at GCSE involve?
The AQA French GCSE consists of 4 skills with equal weight (25% each): Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing. All 4 skills will be assessed in one exam each at the end of year 11 (Speaking will be a little earlier)
The content is divided into 3 main themes:
Theme 1
Identity & Culture
Theme 2
Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Theme 3
Current & future study & employment
The content is divided into 3 main themes:
Theme 1
Identity & Culture
- Relationship with family & friends (marriage/partnership)
- Technology in everyday life (mobile/social media)
- Free time activities (sport, TV/Cinema/music/eating out)
- Customs & festivals in French speaking countries & communities
Theme 2
Local, national, international and global areas of interest
- Home town, neighbourhood, region
- Social issues(charity work/ healthy lifestyle)
- Global issues (environment/poverty & homelessness)
- Travel & tourism
Theme 3
Current & future study & employment
- My studies (life at school/college)
- Education post 16
- Career choice & ambitions