French
Why do we study French?
French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and architecture. A knowledge of French offers access to great works of literature in the original French, as well as films and songs. Speaking French opens up opportunities to study at renowned French and British universities as well as business schools. The ability to speak French is an advantage on the international job market as it opens the doors of many companies and French-speaking parts of the world.
The Programme of Study
Year 7
- TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF
- SCHOOL
- FREE TIME ACTIVITIES
French Spelling Bee
Islamic world impact on France
Traditional French sports
Year 8
- MY LAST HOLIDAYS
- DAILY LIFE
- HOBBIES: FILMS, TV, BOOKS…
Virtual Tours of Paris / France
Teaching French through football
Les Choristes
Year 9
- FAMILY
- FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
- SPORTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Poem recitation contest
Teaching French through football
French Masterchef
Year 10
- LOCAL AREA
- HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL
- EDUCATION AND WORK
Developing oral skills and exam oral technique
Translation skills
Exam technique
Year 11
- GLOBAL AND INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION
- EDEXCEL GCSE French
Paper 1: Listening and understanding in French
Paper 2: Speaking in French
Paper 3: Reading and understanding in French
Paper 4: Writing in French
Important textbooks, resources and websites
Teaching and learning materials for Edexcel GCSE French
Homework
KS3
- Quizlet
- Vocab tests per topic
- Reading activities
KS4
- Vocab tests per topic
- GCSE Speaking and writing booklet
- Reading past papers
- Listening past papers
Enrichment Opportunities
In the French department, we offer a range of enrichment activities and programs tailored to different year groups, enhancing the language learning experience. This includes the “Spelling Bee” competition for Year 7 students, the poem recitation contest for Year 8, 9, and 10, the Language Ambassadors program for Year 11, and the “Language Local to You” contest open to all year groups. We also organise an educational trip to the Tate Museum to explore Francophone artists’ masterpieces. We provide lunch and Friday after-school interventions for additional language support. Embedded within our curriculum, we have cross-curricular projects that seamlessly integrate language learning with other subjects, creating a holistic educational experience. We also celebrate the European Day of Languages, promoting language diversity with an Assembly and a variety of engaging activities.
