IGCSE in French
Exam Board: Cambridge Syllabus Code: 7156
We recommend that students study French because it is the language of our nearest European neighbour and a major international language in its own right. Within the two years leading up to IGCSE students will have the opportunity to widen their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar which will increase their fluency and confidence in using this foreign language. Students will also gain a greater insight into the French culture and way of life.
Students who have studied French for at least one year and who have made good progress during this time are encouraged to opt for this subject as their main language or as an additional language if they also wish to study German, Spanish or Mandarin. Students will be expected to follow a course which requires considerable written and spoken accuracy to reach the level required by the Cambridge board in the time available.
We will practice the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing through a variety of methods, such as work via our online language learning portal, group and pair work, studying texts, and writing postcards, letters, emails and short essays.
The IGCSE is a linear course with examinations in Listening, Reading and Writing at the end of Year 11. The oral examination is conducted by the designated teacher within the school and is recorded for moderation purposes. Each of the four skills has an equal weighting of 25%.
The main course book used is produced by the examination board and therefore covers all the syllabus requirements; it has an interesting and effective approach. Activities range from simple yes/no listening exercises to extracting more information from a demanding text at the very highest level. There is plenty of opportunity for speaking practice with a partner or small group. Written activities range from simple postcards to writing more formal letters in a business style. We also use an online language learning platform.
Students studying French at IGCSE will be given the opportunity to take part in a linguistic trip to a language school in Montpellier, in the south of France when they are in Year 10.
The topics are divided into five areas:
If you have any queries about this course, please contact Head of Department: Anna Murgett.
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