Head of Faculty: - Claire Howard 
Examining Board: AQA

What Will I Study?

Students wishing to study French or German will select in line with the language they have studied in KS3. 
You will continue to foster your four key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing over two years, as well as developing a broader cultural curiosity.  You will widen your vocabulary and acquire greater skills with grammar work. You will also expand your knowledge of the fascinating cultures, traditions and festivals in the countries where French and German is spoken.

The vocabulary in this qualification enables students to communicate across a range of engaging and relatable thematic contexts, which are relevant to their current and future needs.

• My personal world
• Lifestyle and wellbeing
• My neighbourhood
• Media and technology
• Studying and my future
• Travel and tourism

What Skills Will I Develop?

longside developing excellent communication skills you will be able to work effectively as part of a team, develop confidence, presentation and leadership skills. Languages help you to develop important and transferable study skills, including perseverance and resilience, as well as improving your English literacy skills.  

 A GCSE in a Modern Foreign Language (MFL)  is a highly valued EBacc subject and can help with your college, university or job applications and give you a USP (Unique Selling Point).  Language skills are increasingly important for business, trade and competitiveness in the global marketplace. It can encourage you to travel, meet new people and have the desire and confidence to live and work abroad, exploring new cultures and traditions. Most linguists have developed the curiosity and skills to learn another language quickly and easily.

How Will I Be Assessed?

GCSE MFL has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four skills at the same tier.

You will be assessed in :

Speaking 25% ( Non-examined assessment)

• Task 1: Read aloud and 2 short unprepared questions
• Task 2: Role play in a transactional setting
• Task 3: Picture description, 2 short unprepared questions and follow on conversation

Listening and Understanding 25%  - (5 minutes reading time included)

• Section A: Listening - multiple-choice, multiple response and short answer open response questions. All questions set in English.
• Section B: Dictation 

Reading and Understanding 25%

• Section A: Reading - multiple-choice, multiple response and short answer open response questions. All questions set in English.
• Section B: Translation into English

Writing

• Picture task (Foundation Tier)
• Two writing responses (both tiers, with  choice of two options for each question)
• Translation into French / German (both tiers) 

For more information please see the Modern Foreign Language Learning Journey and Curriculum Overview.