This engaging course will enable you to express yourself confidently in French across a wide range of contemporary topics. You will develop strong listening and reading skills through exposure to authentic French spoken by native speakers, while learning how to communicate your own ideas and opinions clearly.

You will also gain a deeper understanding of French culture and the diverse traditions of the French-speaking world, including France and other Francophone countries. French is spoken across several continents — why not become part of this global community?

In this course, you will be able to:

• Follow the National Curriculum at KS3, preparing you effectively for GCSE French
• Develop key linguistic and transferable skills, including problem-solving, memory, communication and strategies for understanding unfamiliar language
• Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in French

100% exam-based (linear – all exams are taken at the end of the course; no coursework)

Four exam papers:

• Paper 1: Listening (25%)
• Paper 2: Speaking (25%)
• Paper 3: Reading (25%)
• Paper 4: Writing (25%

A Level French

This course builds on the skills and topics studied at GCSE and explores aspects of contemporary French society, current affairs and French literature, developing advanced language and analytical skills.

Studying French can lead to a wide range of careers, including: Translator, interpreter, journalist, languages teacher, cabin crew, pilot, hospitality and catering roles, the Foreign Office and Embassies, hotel management, tour guide, travel consultant, human resources within multinational companies, international banking, call centre work, supply chain management, international law, immigration lawyer and human rights barrister.

This course is exciting and relevant, taking you on a journey through the French-speaking world. You will gain valuable communication skills and cultural awareness that are highly valued by employers, colleges and universities.

Extremely useful. French enhances your understanding of other people, cultures and traditions. In an increasingly global society, it is a highly desirable skill for many careers.

Studying French helps you to develop:

• Strong communication skills
• Confidence and resilience
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Improved memory and listening skills
• Cultural awareness and empathy

These skills are transferable to almost any career path, making French a respected and practical subject choice.

This exciting course will allow you to learn to express yourself confidently in Spanish on a range of contemporary topics. You will develop confidence and skills in understanding Spanish speakers discussing their ideas and viewpoints as well as developing your own. Additionally, you will demonstrate your empathy and understanding of other cultures and traditions. The Spanish-speaking world is vast! Why not become a part of it?

In this course you will be able to:

• Follow on from the National Curriculum at KS3, which has prepared you for GCSE study.
• Develop linguistic and transferable skills, such as problem-solving, memory, communication and deciphering unfamiliar language.
• Improve confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing in another language as well as your own.

100% exam-based (linear, all exams at the end of the course; no coursework):

Four papers:

• Paper 1: Listening (25%)
• Paper 2: Speaking (25%) (Completed with your class teacher)
• Paper 3: Reading (25%)
• Paper 4: Writing (25%)

Your Spanish lessons will prepare you fully for each of the components.

A Level Spanish: This course builds on the skills and topics taught at GCSE and looks at aspects of contemporary Spain, in addition to current affairs and Spanish literature. If you continue with Spanish at University, you will have the opportunity to travel and spend a Year in a Spanish speaking country!

Translator, interpreter, journalist, sports journalist, teacher of languages, cabin crew, pilot, jobs within the hospitality and catering sector, roles within the Foreign Office and Embassies, hotel management, tour guide, travel consultant, human resources with multinational companies, international banking, working in a call centre, supply chain management, international law, immigration lawyer, human rights barrister.

The course is exciting and relevant, taking you around the Spanish-speaking world. You will gain valuable communication skills and cultural awareness that are highly regarded by employers, colleges and universities.

Extremely useful – Spanish enhances our understanding of other people and their cultures and traditions. In a global society, it provides an additional skill that many businesses require. Language study helps you to develop:

• Strong communication skills
• Confidence and resilience
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Improved memory and listening skills
• Cultural awareness and empathy

These skills are valuable for any career path, making Spanish a highly respected and practical subject choice.