FRENCH
FCSE
(Foundation Certificate of Secondary Education)
WHY LANGUAGES?
Modern Foreign Languages can naturally complement and enhance many other subjects and life skills. Speaking a foreign language broadens career opportunities both at home and abroad. But on a wider level, learning languages broadens our minds and allows us to gain an insight into other cultures and societies.
WHY FRENCH?
More than 220 million people speak French on the five continents. French is the second most widely learned foreign language after English, and the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture. France is the world’s top tourist destination and attracts more than 79,5 million visitors a year. Speaking French opens up study opportunities at renowned French universities and business schools.
Therefore, speaking French will be a very valuable competitive advantage, because it strongly increases your relationship possibilities in business, friendship, commerce, holidays…
WHY THIS COURSE?
This qualification can be used as a standalone accreditation or is ideal preparation for a GCSE in French.
This is the course for you if you want to:
- Start to develop all four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, if you take a full FCSE. (There are also short course options available in Listening and Speaking or Reading and Writing.)
- Improve your communication skills
- Gain an insight into another culture and society
LANGUAGE BROUGHT TO LIFE!
• Specifically tailored and developed resources to deliver this course.
• Access to authentic material on the Internet, CDs, MP3 files (all accessible on the students’ “Q” Drive) and videos/DVDs.
• Taking your language skills outside the classroom - We have links with our partner school in the 7th District of Paris.
KEY FRENCH FCSE TOPICS:
You will study a minimum of three of the following units:
Unit 1 – Relationships, Family and Friends
Unit 2 – Education and Future Plans
Unit 3 – Holidays and Travel
Unit 4 – Leisure
Unit 5 – Healthy Lifestyle
Unit 6 – Food and Drink
Unit 7 – Local Area and Environment
Unit 8 – Celebrations
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?
There will be centre-assessed assignments and there will be three levels of award: Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Once the units are covered over the duration of the course (typically two years for a full FCSE) and the assessments have been carried out, the teacher will submit to the exam board a portfolio of evidence from three out of the eight units for moderation.
CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED?
Do not hesitate to approach any teacher at the MFL department to find if this is the best subject to develop your talents!