French

An A Level in a Modern Foreign Language is a very valuable part of any subject combination. By following an Advanced language course you will be able to:

- Stand out from the crowd. Knowledge of languages in the UK has decreased since GCSE languages became optional. This makes YOU very special. It puts you a step ahead of everyone else and makes you very attractive to universities and businesses all over the world.

- Develop your language skills to a high level of competence.

- Increase your knowledge of a wide range of issues, both current and historical, which are also relevant to the other subjects you are studying.

- Get a very valuable qualification leading to Higher Education and future employment.

Year 12 You will start with an introductory phase, bridging the gap between GCSE and Advanced Study. This will lead on to the study of: Social issues and trends (e.g. the "cybersociety"), Artistic Culture (e.g. cinema), Grammar, and you will study one film or one literary text. Year 13 In your second year you will build on the skills acquired during the Year 12 course and further extend your knowledge of a range of topics within Social issues and trends (e.g. a diverse society), Political & Artistic Culture (e.g. demonstrations / strikes) and Grammar. You will also study one film and one literary text, and you will carry out your own research project.

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing - 2 hours 30 minutes written examination - 50% of A Level

Paper 2: Writing - 2 hour written exam - 20% of A Level

Paper 3: Speaking - 21-23 minute oral exam - 30% of A Level

Everywhere! You can go on to study your A Level language at university either as a single or joint honours subject. It is also possible to start a new language at university, using the language-learning skills which you have already demonstrated. Alternatively, a wide range of HE courses emphasise the practical use of language by combining it with another area such as business, economics or law. The Erasmus Scheme, funded by the EU enables students to spend a year in a university abroad as part of their course. Research shows that language graduates have extremely good employment prospects compared with graduates in other areas. Languages are the passport to anywhere you want to go! Come and join us - Languages, they are the future!