French

Course summary

Good foreign language skills are in short supply and can be used in many different jobs or maybe you will use your skills and understanding of French culture to make your holidays more enriching and enjoyable. Either way, there are many benefits of learning a language in the Sixth Form. The topics involved allow a clear progression from GCSE and to address the needs and interests of post-16 students including the culture of the foreign country. In the final examination you will be tested in the four essential skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, including open-ended tasks that require you to express and justify opinions. You will also need to have a deep understanding of grammar and be able to apply the structures in your written and spoken work. Core content: 1. Social issues and trends, 2. Political and artistic culture, 3. Grammar, 4. Works: Literary texts and films (optional) Career Opportunities: Travel and Tourism industry, Business industry, Translator, Interpreter.