French A Level

Worthing College

A Level

In Worthing

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Worthing

  • Duration

    2 Years

The course aims to develop your understanding of the language and culture of France and other French speaking countries.
For more information about this course and other please head over to our website.
www.worthing.ac.uk

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Location

Start date

Worthing (West Sussex)
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Sandition Way, BN FD

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade A* - C and a grade B or above in French (all papers at Higher Tier).

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Hi. A question, please. Are adult learners also able to do a French A level course at the college as long as they pay the fee, or is it only open to 16-18-year-olds? ...

Kevin M., More than two years

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  • Good english
  • Willing to learn

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Course programme

French

What is this course about?
The course aims to develop your understanding of the language and culture of France and other French speaking countries.

What topics will I study?
  • At AS: Topicsinclude daily life, health, leisure, transport and tourism.
  • At A2 : You will continue to develop your language skills through topics such as the environment and science and technology.
How will my work be assessed?

At AS:
  • End-of-year exams in Unit 1 (the speaking test) and Unit 2 (a written paper, testing your reading, listening and writing skills)
At A2:
  • Unit 3 exam (speaking test)
  • Unit 4 exam (a written paper with a variety of tasks involving comprehension as well as an extended essay).
Frequently asked questions

What knowledge do I need to succeed?
  • You will need a prior knowledge of French at GCSE (B grade or above: higher paper)
  • An interest in France and French speaking countries is essential.
What skills will I need to develop to succeed?
  • You should have good independent study skills.
  • A willingness to express yourself orally is essential to succeed in the oral component of the examination.
What are the lessons like?
  • A range of teaching and learning styles is used during the course and the lessons are very varied.
  • In order to practise the four language skills you will work individually, in pairs and in groups at different times.
  • You will spend about half your lesson time in the language laboratory, completing listening exercises, speaking tasks, working on-line and word-processing written work.
What have I got to do to do well?
  • Complete your weekly homework on time and to the best of your ability
  • You need to be able to work consistently and thoroughly and keep up to date with what is happening in France.
  • Learn from what you have done
What students say about this course?
  • "Lots of fun group work"
  • "Lots of support for oral examination"
  • "We love the songs and videos"
  • "Trip to Nice was brilliant"
What do people do with A level French?
  • French is a recognised academic subject and therefore is an excellent preparation for higher education in languages as well as a number of other areas such as Business, Law, and European Studies.
  • Past students can be also be found in media, journalism and tourism.
  • It is the necessary background for careers in teaching French at both primary and secondary levels.
  • Students with language qualifications are sought after by employers and this is reflected in enhanced salaries.
Will there be any significant costs related to this subject apart from normal stationery?
Residential trip to country currently studying (optional) £400.

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