WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? For us, language learning goes much deeper than knowing just the language. At A Level, you are not only exposed to the target language but also to the culture, history, literature and politics that surround the language itself. We provide a deep understanding of another language to improve students’ native tongue, communication, empathy and understanding skills. The MFL department is committed to broadening your understanding of the world and developing strong, long-life linguistic skills. At Key Stage 5, MFL classes are small enough to get almost individual attention. You will have 5 hours per week contact time and a further minimum of one hour with the language assistant, by arrangement. Again, we are fortunate to be able to offer such support by native speakers. COURSE DESCRIPTION At French A Level you will master the language, which means having a good command of language systems e.g. lexis (words), phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) grammar, the spoken and written discourse, etc. through all four language skills e.g. listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will develop extra skills, for example, translation between English and French. Our strategy includes a combination of exploring authentic materials and topics of French journalistic texts on current affairs. You will develop a high level of literacy in the French language as well as the linguistic and analytical ability to do the transfer appropriately and develop critical skills to discuss cultural issues in speaking and to analyse and evaluate literature and films.
Grade 6 in GCSE French
Exams AS Level: Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing. 1 hour and 40 minutes. 45% of total AS marks (90 marks). Candidates will listen, read and respond to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources. Questions in French/Spanish to be answered with non-verbal responses or in French/Spanish Summarising information from spoken and written sources, reporting key points and subject matter in speech and writing. There will also be a translation into English. Paper 2 - Writing. 1 hour and 30 minutes. 25% of AS (50 marks). Either one question in French/Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions or one question in French/Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions (35 marks). Translation into French/Spanish; a passage of minimum 70 words (15 marks). Paper 3 - Speaking. 12 – 14 minutes plus 15 minutes preparation time. 30% of AS marks (50 marks). Candidates will discuss two sub-themes (6 – 7 minutes on each) with the discussion based on a stimulus card for each sub-theme. A Level - Second Year: Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing. 2 hours and 30 minutes. 50% of total A level marks (100 marks). Summarising information from spoken and written sources, reporting key points and subject matter in speech and writing translating an unseen passage from French/Spanish into English translating an unseen passage from English into French/Spanish. Paper 2 - Writing. 2 hours. 20% of A level (80 marks). Either ONE/TWO questions in French/Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions AND/OR one question in French/Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions. 300 words (40 marks each). Paper 3 - Speaking. 21-23 minutes (16-18 plus 5 minutes preparation time). 30% of A level marks (60 marks). 16-18 minutes plus 5 minutes preparation. The 5 minutes’ preparation time will take place in the examination room in the presence of the examiner. Students may make notes during the preparation period. One Stimulus Card: 5-6 minutes. Presentation of Individual Research Project: 2 minutes Discussion based on Individual Research Project: 9-10 minutes Set Texts for French: Molière Le Tartuffe Voltaire Candide Guy de Maupassant Boule de Suif et autres contes de la guerre Albert Camus L’étranger Françoise Sagan Bonjour tristesse Claire Etcherelli Elise ou la vraie vie Joseph Joffo Un sac de billes Faïza Guène Kiffe kiffe demain Philippe Grimbert Un secret Delphine de Vigan No et moi Set Films for French Les 400 coups François Truffaut (1959) Au revoir les enfants Louis Malle (1987) La Haine Mathieu Kassovitz (1995) L’auberge espagnole Cédric Klapisch (2002) Un long dimanche de fiançailles Jean-Pierre Jeunet (2004) Entre les murs Laurent Cantet (2008)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB |
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE? For us, language learning goes much deeper than knowing just the language. At A Level, you are not only exposed to the target language but also to the culture, history, literature and politics that surround the language itself. We provide a deep understanding of another language to improve students’ native tongue, communication, empathy and understanding skills. The MFL department is committed to broadening your understanding of the world and developing strong, long-life linguistic skills. At Key Stage 5, MFL classes are small enough to get almost individual attention. You will have 5 hours per week contact time and a further minimum of one hour with the language assistant, by arrangement. Again, we are fortunate to be able to offer such support by native speakers. COURSE DESCRIPTION At French A Level you will master the language, which means having a good command of language systems e.g. lexis (words), phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) grammar, the spoken and written discourse, etc. through all four language skills e.g. listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will develop extra skills, for example, translation between English and French. Our strategy includes a combination of exploring authentic materials and topics of French journalistic texts on current affairs. You will develop a high level of literacy in the French language as well as the linguistic and analytical ability to do the transfer appropriately and develop critical skills to discuss cultural issues in speaking and to analyse and evaluate literature and films.
Grade 6 in GCSE French
Exams AS Level: Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing. 1 hour and 40 minutes. 45% of total AS marks (90 marks). Candidates will listen, read and respond to spoken passages from a range of contexts and sources. Questions in French/Spanish to be answered with non-verbal responses or in French/Spanish Summarising information from spoken and written sources, reporting key points and subject matter in speech and writing. There will also be a translation into English. Paper 2 - Writing. 1 hour and 30 minutes. 25% of AS (50 marks). Either one question in French/Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions or one question in French/Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions (35 marks). Translation into French/Spanish; a passage of minimum 70 words (15 marks). Paper 3 - Speaking. 12 – 14 minutes plus 15 minutes preparation time. 30% of AS marks (50 marks). Candidates will discuss two sub-themes (6 – 7 minutes on each) with the discussion based on a stimulus card for each sub-theme. A Level - Second Year: Paper 1 - Listening, Reading and Writing. 2 hours and 30 minutes. 50% of total A level marks (100 marks). Summarising information from spoken and written sources, reporting key points and subject matter in speech and writing translating an unseen passage from French/Spanish into English translating an unseen passage from English into French/Spanish. Paper 2 - Writing. 2 hours. 20% of A level (80 marks). Either ONE/TWO questions in French/Spanish on a set text from a choice of two questions AND/OR one question in French/Spanish on a set film from a choice of two questions. 300 words (40 marks each). Paper 3 - Speaking. 21-23 minutes (16-18 plus 5 minutes preparation time). 30% of A level marks (60 marks). 16-18 minutes plus 5 minutes preparation. The 5 minutes’ preparation time will take place in the examination room in the presence of the examiner. Students may make notes during the preparation period. One Stimulus Card: 5-6 minutes. Presentation of Individual Research Project: 2 minutes Discussion based on Individual Research Project: 9-10 minutes Set Texts for French: Molière Le Tartuffe Voltaire Candide Guy de Maupassant Boule de Suif et autres contes de la guerre Albert Camus L’étranger Françoise Sagan Bonjour tristesse Claire Etcherelli Elise ou la vraie vie Joseph Joffo Un sac de billes Faïza Guène Kiffe kiffe demain Philippe Grimbert Un secret Delphine de Vigan No et moi Set Films for French Les 400 coups François Truffaut (1959) Au revoir les enfants Louis Malle (1987) La Haine Mathieu Kassovitz (1995) L’auberge espagnole Cédric Klapisch (2002) Un long dimanche de fiançailles Jean-Pierre Jeunet (2004) Entre les murs Laurent Cantet (2008)
