
There is a French saying: “A man who speaks two languages is two men.” Mastering another language enables you to become acquainted with another way of thinking and another culture. Apart from the purely practical benefits for business, social life and leisure, having another language is a personally enriching one. Over the two years of the course, you will develop your ability to speak and write in French, as well as to understand the spoken and written forms of the language. You will also develop your cultural knowledge of the countries in which the language is spoken, and have an opportunity to discuss topical issues relevant to these countries.
Please note: Students are able to take this option as an Enrichment AS qualification in Year 12. This will need to be taken in addition to 3 A-Levels. The course outline is for the full A-Level and the AS will contain elements of the A level content.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (45%) Paper 2: Writing (25%) Paper 3: Speaking (30%)
About Education Provider
Region | West Midlands |
Local Authority | Birmingham |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ |
There is a French saying: “A man who speaks two languages is two men.” Mastering another language enables you to become acquainted with another way of thinking and another culture. Apart from the purely practical benefits for business, social life and leisure, having another language is a personally enriching one. Over the two years of the course, you will develop your ability to speak and write in French, as well as to understand the spoken and written forms of the language. You will also develop your cultural knowledge of the countries in which the language is spoken, and have an opportunity to discuss topical issues relevant to these countries.
Please note: Students are able to take this option as an Enrichment AS qualification in Year 12. This will need to be taken in addition to 3 A-Levels. The course outline is for the full A-Level and the AS will contain elements of the A level content.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (45%) Paper 2: Writing (25%) Paper 3: Speaking (30%)