French

Why Study French?
Being an effective communicator in a language is not only rewarding but it also broadens your understanding of the countries where that language is spoken; studying an A Level in French, you will look at aspects of language, society and artistic culture in francophone countries using a variety of authentic sources. Building on the skills that you have learnt at
GCSE, you will develop in confidence, spontaneity and fluency to express and justify your opinions on a wide range of themes, to develop arguments and persuade others in both speech and writing. You will explore engaging topics and have the opportunity to research a theme that is of particular personal interest to you.
 

Sample Course Content:
The course is built around four themes.

SampleTheme 1: Les changements dans la société française (Changes in French society); sample 

Sample Theme 2: La culture politique et artistique dans les pays francophones (Political and artistic culture of the French-speaking world). The four themes are studied alongside two works, either two literary texts or one literary text and one film

Career Value:
The ability to communicate in another language is a much sought-after skill and will add value to your employability profile. French is an important language in business and diplomacy; British companies that trade overseas and international organisations in the UK and globally are looking for employees with foreign-language and communication skills.

French complements any other A Level subject; indeed, languages combine very well with almost any degree course at university. Students who study languages can progress to a wide range of careers in areas such as journalism and media, education, science, medicine, the civil service, sales, marketing, retail and charities.
 

Enrichment Opportunities:
Students will be encouraged to carry out work experience in France in Y12 to further develop their language fluency and enrich their cultural awareness. Visits to see French films, plays and exhibitions will also be offered.