Why study French?

If you enjoy communicating with other people, finding out how language works and learning about different countries and cultures, studying GCSE German is an excellent choice for you! It is a real skill for life.

You will:

• be able to share your interests, ideas and opinions with other people who speak the language.
• take part in the French Exchange to Grenoble and learn about the countries where French is spoken.
• add an international dimension to your choice of GCSE subjects, something many employers and higher education providers look for.
• create greater opportunities to work abroad, or for companies in the UK. Many employers look for people with language skills.

What will I study?

Having already completed three years of language study, you’re well prepared to do this GCSE course! You already know a lot of the vocabulary and grammar you’ll need for GCSE. You know how to talk about yourself, your family and friends, your hobbies, where you live, school, holidays, food and drink. You’ll build on this knowledge during your GCSE course, and move on to new topics such as social media and gaming, relationships and equality, and global issues such as the environment.

In class you will study in groups, pairs and individually, practising all four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. There will also be an emphasis on learning phonics, grammar and a wide range of vocabulary.

How will my work be assessed?

We follow the Edexcel 2024 specification (first certification from 2026) with all skills assessed at the end of the course.

• Paper 1: Speaking (conducted by your teacher, marked by an examiner) - 25%
• Paper 2: Listening - 25%
• Paper 3: Reading - 25%
• Paper 4: Writing - 25%

Please see Mrs McGarrick for more information.