Modern Languages
KEY STAGE 3:
The Key Stage 3 curriculum in Modern Languages is designed to give students an excellent foundation of vocabulary and grammar in the languages studied.
Students will also gain a wealth of experience in the following skills, in preparation for GCSE:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
- Translation
French:
In Year 7 students follow Tricolore 5eme Edition Book 1
In Year 8 students follow Tricolore 5eme Edition Book 1
In Year 9 students follow Tricolore 5eme Edition Book 2
German:
In Year 7 students follow Echo Express Book 1
In Year 8 students follow Echo Express Book 1
In Year 9 students follow Echo Express Book 2
Spanish:
In Year 8 students follow Listos 1
In Year 9 students follow Listos 2
Students are encouraged to use the app quizlet to practise and learn their vocabulary.
KEY STAGE 4:
Examination Board/Code: AQA
French – 8658 German – 8668 Spanish – 8698
Students can choose to study either one or two languages at GCSE.
All students follow the AQA GCSE Textbook in their chosen language/s.
There are three main themes:
Theme 1: Identity and Culture
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Theme 3: Current and future employment
Students will practise the following skills in each theme in order to prepare them for the GCSE examinations:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
- Translation
As well as the textbook students have a log in for, Kerboodle.com which gives them full access to the textbook online as well as offering further interactive activities to practise grammar and the different skills.
Students are encouraged to use the app quizlet to practise and learn their vocabulary.
Post 16: A-level
Examination Board: Eduqas
The qualification consists of three Components:
- Component 1: Speaking
- Component 2: Listening, Reading and Translation
- Component 3: Critical and Analytical Response in writing
The content of the course covers two main areas of interest:
- social issues and trends
- political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture
Within which the themes of Being a young person in French/German-speaking society, Diversity and difference and Understanding the French/German-speaking world will be explored.
Students will also explore a historical theme as follows:
French – France 1940-50
German – The making of modern Germany: 1989 onwards
In Component 3 students will be assessed on:
- either two literary works
- or one literary work and a feature film
While studying these areas of interest and themes, learners will, through the use of authentic materials, develop knowledge and understanding through speaking, listening to, reading and writing in French and German.
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