Topic outline

  • General

    • French

      WJEC Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in French

      What will I learn?

      This course will help you to:

      • develop understanding of the language in a variety of contexts
      • develop knowledge of the language and language learning skills
      • develop the ability to communicate effectively in the language
      • develop awareness and understanding of countries and communities where the language is spoken

      The content that will be studied will cover the following broad contexts:

      Identity and culture; Wales and the World-areas of interest: Current and future study and employment

            

      How will I learn?

      Students will consolidate and extend their knowledge and use of the language by practising the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in class.

      We intend to organise a visit to Paris.

      What will I need?

      No specific requirement is needed. The course builds upon the study of French in Key Stage 3.

      How will I be assessed?

      There are four components. Each one is tiered ( Higher/ Foundation) and externally assessed.

      Listening: 20%,Speaking:30 %,Reading:20 %,Writing( Coursework):30 %

      What happens after this course?

      Students with adequate grades can continue their study of French at AS and A levels.

      Job Ideas :

      Remember:  75% of the world population do not speak English and 60% of British businesses trade with non-English speaking countries

      Air cabin crew, Banker, Bilingual Secretary, Customs and Excise Officer, Diplomatic Service Careers, Engineer, Holiday Rep, Tour Guide, Hotel Manager, Immigration Officer, Importer/Exporter, Industrial Buyer, Interpreter, Overseas Student Recruitment Officer, Sales and Marketing, Social Worker, Teacher, Teaching English as a Foreign language ( TEFL), Tourist Information Officer, Translator, Work in Airports and Ferry Ports, Working for multi-national companies...

      • Spanish

        WJEC Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Spanish

        What will I learn?

        This course will help you to:

        • develop understanding of the language in a variety of contexts
        • develop knowledge of the language and language learning skills
        • develop the ability to communicate effectively in the language
        • develop awareness and understanding of countries and communities where the language is spoken

        The content that will be studied will cover the following broad contexts:

        Identity and culture; Wales and the World-areas of interest: Current and future study and employment

        How will I learn?

        Students will build and extend their knowledge and use of the language by practising the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in class.

        What will I need?

        No specific requirement is needed. However, as no Spanish has been previously learnt, students who intend to choose Spanish must be committed to hard work and aim at high standards.

        How will I be assessed?

        There are four components. Each one is tiered ( higher/ Foundation) and externally assessed.

        Listening: 20%,Speaking:30 %,Reading:20 %,Writing( Coursework):30 %

        What happens after this course?

        Students with adequate grades can continue their study of Spanish at AS and A levels.

        Job Ideas ?:

        Remember:  75% of the world population do not speak English and 60% of British businesses trade with non-English speaking countries

        Air cabin crew, Banker, Bilingual Secretary, Customs and Excise Officer, Diplomatic Service Careers, Engineer, Holiday Rep, Tour Guide, Hotel Manager, Immigration Officer, Importer/Exporter, Industrial Buyer, Interpreter, Overseas Student Recruitment Officer, Sales and Marketing, Social Worker, Teacher, Teaching English as a Foreign language,Tourist Information Officer, Translator, Work in Airports and Ferry Ports, Working for multi-national companies...