b'FRENCHWhat will I learn?"We get to practise speaking a lot more so I get to know how to say the new words that I have learnt. Whilst widening your subject knowledge of key skills and vocabulary, you will also have the opportunity to developWhat the students say: What have you found your cultural understanding of the French speaking world.challenging about this course?Theme 1Identity and cultureI have found learning the correct spelling and grammar Theme 2Local, national, international and global areasfor all of the new vocabulary a challenge, but my teacher of interestsupports me. Theme 3Current and future study and employmentWhat the students say: what do you wish you Each theme will be taught through the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening and will build uponwould have known prior to choosing this what you have learnt in Key Stage 3.course?What key skills do I need to be successful?The speaking exam isnt as bad as I thought it would be.Being a linguist means that you will develop goodLearning vocabulary and grammar is the key to success! communication skills alongside an understanding of different cultures in a variety of countries around theWhere can this course take me in the future? world. Studying a language will enable you to have a greater understanding of your own language helping youStudying a language at GCSE will help you to achieve an to explore and improve your literacy skills whilstEnglish Baccalaureate, which is recognised by most top developing an ability to process information quickly in auniversities as an indicator of a well-rounded education.range of skills. For many careers and employers, learning a language isnt Language learning helps you to become a resilient andnecessarily about the language itself, but about all the curious learner with a willingness to seek informationskills you acquire and develop along the way. The independently. As you learn to communicate in a differentproblem-solving, commitment and communicative skills language, your verbal and written skills will improve asyou will develop through language learning can go a long you develop an ability to think logically to solve problemsway towards careers in law, law enforcement, medical in a creative way. Learning a language will ensure you arecare, journalism, business, marketing, education, media, ready for the next stage of your education.engineering and many other industries. How will I be assessed?Exam Board:All of the nal exams in GCSE French take place in theAQA summer of Year 11 and you will be assessed in the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening at eitherWeb Link to Curriculum Overview and any higher or foundation tier. Each skill is equally weightedother useful link(s): and accounts for 25% of the nal grade. The biggest worry students have about exams in French is the speaking examhttps://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages but dont worry, this takes place with your teacher and you will have two mock exams before the nal exam.What the students say: what do you enjoy about this course?"It\'s interesting to know how to say things in another language because you might visit the country in the future which will help you to communicate.24 Biddick Academy Key Stage 4 Curriculum Information 2024'