MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES – GCSE Option  FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH

Head of Department:	Miss C Donnellan
Examining Board:	AQA

What Will I Study?

Students will understand and learn about the following topics, in three themes from the student’s and other people’s points of view, including people in countries/communities where French/German/Spanish is spoken.

Theme 1: Identity and culture –	Theme 2: Local, National, International and Global areas of interest
Me, my family and friends • Relationships with family and friends • Marriage/partnership	Home, town, neighbourhood and region Social issues • Charity/voluntary work • Healthy/unhealthy living
Technology in everyday life • Social media • Mobile technology	Global issues • The environment • Poverty/homelessness
Free time activities • Music • Cinema and TV • Food and eating out • Sport	Travel and tourism
Customs and festivals in German-speaking countries/communities
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
My studies Life at school/college Education post-16

 

What Skills Will I Develop?

Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

 How Will I Be Assessed?

Students will be examined on listening, speaking, reading and writing, each of which make up 25% of the total mark. There are two levels, Higher or Foundation - the same tier for each skill / paper.

 

At KS4 students have the opportunity to study a second Modern Foreign Language: Spanish. Students may opt for only Spanish or Spanish and the language they have already studied for 2 years. However, as this will require students to complete the course in just three years, the Spanish option choice must be made in consultation with the MFL Department to ensure the student is capable.

 

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