French
Curriculum
Students at Scalby School can expect high levels of teaching in Modern Languages. Students follow a curriculum designed on recalling previously taught knowledge so that they can use the language spontaneously.
Students study the following themes:
Theme 1: Identity and culture
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
The GCSE is examined though 4 exams, listening, reading, writing and speaking, each element being 25% of the overall grade. French is both tiered to higher and foundation and students must take all exams at the same tier.
Students will be expected to regularly use the website Language Nut. This online platform helps with both learning and revision and when used regularly contributes to significant progress.
Exam board specifications
French: AQA | GCSE | French | Specification at a glance
French Learning Journey
Extra Curricular Activities
The French department offers Year 11 Speaking Exam Preparation Support after school on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Useful Links
- www.linguascope.com (students have the username and password in their French books)
- www.languagesonline.org.uk (a free website)
- www.languagenut.com (KS4 students have their individual username and password in their French books)
- www.quizlet.com (make study sets of key vocabulary and phrases)
- www.thisislanguage.com (KS4 students have their individual username and password in their French books)
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zc7xpv4 BBC Bitesize
