French

Course summary

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another country? Why laws customs, traditions, culture and identity are so different from one nation to the next? At the heart of the answers to these questions is the study of languages. Languages are the key to understanding how different societies function, and how we can learn from one another to improve our own quality of life. An A-Level in languages will enable you to go past the clichés of observing another culture. You will be afforded detailed insight into the societal issues at play in the countries where the language is spoken, and see how this impacts on the cinema, music, literature, fashion, cuisine and lifestyle of that culture. You will simultaneously develop your critical and analytical skills, while also opening yourself up to a range of experiences that will enable you to learn more about yourself. What inspires you, and how your life could be different. Such is the breadth of skills fostered by the study of languages that the future career prospects are truly endless; language graduates continue on to the fields of finance, law, human rights, business, policy, travel and tourism, to name but a few. What’s more, in today’s post-Brexit climate, where international relations are pivotal, the value of languages is certain to increase. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” ‒ Nelson Mandela