French

The course begins by gradually building confidence in spoken and written French through the study of a wide variety of aspects of modern French life and culture. Students study internet, written press, radio and TV reports and discuss ideas and contemporary issues while acquiring a broad vocabulary.

All students have weekly intensive language work with the French assistant and are also expected to undertake listening exercises and vocabulary learning at home as well as preparation and consolidation work. There is also the opportunity to spend time in France on a study tour.

Exam board: We study AQA French.

Entry Requirements: As well as the standard Sixth Form requirements, you must also have a Grade 6 or above in GCSE French.

Key Content: This course content is divided into the Core Content of Social Issues and Trends, Political and Artistic Culture, Grammar, and Literary Texts and Films.

What is the work like? As an example of the kind of work that you will cover during the A-Level course, please find the pre-A-Level material that we asked Year 11 to complete before starting their course with us in September.

Assessment

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing – 50% of the A Level
Paper 2: Writing – 20% of the A Level
Paper 3: Speaking – 30% of the A Level

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Mrs McMahon will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. You are welcome to email her on stephanie.mcmahon@twynhamschool.com.

To ask a French student more about the course, please email student@twynhamsixthform.com and they will be happy to help you.