Learning a foreign language gives students a wide range of skills which can be used in a variety of contexts. Learning is themed around real world topics and issues which gradually introduces increasingly complex levels of language to stretch and challenge students.
By studying French/Spanish, students
The MFL department aim to create and develop enthusiastic and independent learners. We are committed to establishing a learning environment that encourages students to feel confident about taking risks and developing informed opinions about the world around them. Our curriculum focuses on acquiring the skills needed to understand and use another language in real-life situations; we want students to reflect on and enhance their skills, ask questions, and enjoy challenge, thereby making progress.
We have established links with schools in France and Mexico and students from all schools have exchanged letters.
We believe that is important for students to practise the language in real-life settings and as well as visits to France and Spain, we regularly take part in events organised by the International Office and activities for the European Day of Languages.
AQA French/Spanish
Paper 1: Listening and responding 25% of final grade
Paper 2: Speaking exam 25% of final grade
Paper 3: Reading and translation 25% of final grade
Paper 4: Writing and translation 25% of final grade
The AQA French and Spanish GCSE course will enable students to:
In Year 11, students deepen their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and use them in different contexts so that they can become more independent in how they use language. They will continue to build on the skills from Year 10 as detailed above.
Year 10 French and Spanish |
Year 11 French and Spanish |
Theme 1: Identity and Culture |
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest |
Unit 1: Me, my family and friends |
Unit 7: Global issues |
Unit 2: Technology in everyday life |
Unit 8: Travel and Tourism |
Unit 3: Free-time activities |
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment |
Unit 4: Customs and festivals |
Unit 9: My studies |
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest |
Unit 10: Life at school and college |
Unit 5: Home town, neighbourhood and region |
Unit 11: Education post-16 |
Unit 6: Social issues |
Unit 12: Jobs, careers, ambitions etc |
Spanish
Year 10 | Learning Journey Year 10 Spanish 2023-24.pdf |
Year 11 | Learning Journey Year 11 Spanish 2023-2024.pdf |
French
Year 10 | Learning Journey Year 10 French 2023-24.pdf |
Year 11 | Year 11 French Learning Journey 2023-2024.pdf |