Modern Foreign Languages (French, Spanish) GCSE

Modern Foreign Languages GCSE in French and Spanish

Subject category:
Languages

What will I study?
You can take a language at GCSE in French or Spanish. These are practical courses, which aim to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a range of contexts including the areas of Media and Culture, Sport and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Business, Work and Employment. Students are normally entered for the Higher Tier examinations.

Duration:
One year

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?
You will need determination and commitment in order to succeed with these intensive GCSE courses. Good study skills and the ability to take responsibility for your own learning are essential.

How will I be assessed?
On GCSE Language courses you will be assessed through regular homework as well as progress tests and mock examinations. The final assessments are all by examination in the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

What can I do afterwards?
A GCSE in a foreign language is a good qualification for work or leisure purposes, showing that you can communicate satisfactorily in everyday situations. A good grade at GCSE (A*-B) will enable you to take the language at AS, and often allows you to study the language as a subsidiary subject at university, thus gaining access to courses that offer a year abroad on the Erasmus scheme.

Are there any additional costs involved?
Students are expected to buy a good bilingual dictionary, the textbook (Mondial Espanol 1) and workbook.

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College

Entry Requirements
For GCSE Spanish, you may start as a beginner provided you have successfully studied another foreign language at GCSE or can demonstrate an aptitude for language learning. For GCSE in French you should have some knowledge of the subject, through study at school or an Adult Education class. There will be a diagnostic test available for students wishing to study French GCSE. These courses are also available to adults and international students.