Europe is now a single market for goods, labour and services, Britain’s wealth depends on our continued global trading. People who have a skill in a foreign language will be at a great advantage when looking for jobs. Employers tell us that those who have studied a Modern Language to GCSE have skills which they value highly and they therefore look for Language skills when short listing for interview. Some jobs and courses, for example Primary School teaching, require students to have qualifications in Modern Languages.The skills acquired studying a Modern Language to GCSE form a sound basis for the future study of any other language, for business or leisure projects.

Pupils at Pool Business & Enterprise College study either French, German or Spanish at Key Stage 3.

In Key Stage 4 students usually continue to study the National Curriculum language they have studied since Year 7 and are familiar with. Students may also opt for a second language. This may be French or German..

GCSE French and German courses

Pupils studying French or German will follow a course of study which leads to the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance GCSE.
Pupils will learn how to use the language effectively for practical communication as well as imaginatively and creatively. They will develop an awareness of grammatical structure and acquire the skills and attitudes which will form a sound basis for further study, work and leisure.

The course is assessed through written coursework prepared during lesson time, a speaking test also prepared and recorded during normal school time and reading and listening tests which are done at the end of the course.

Pupils will be required to demonstrate ability to:

• understand and respond to the spoken language (Attainment Target 1 – Listening)

• communicate in speech (Attainment Target 2 - Speaking)

• understand and respond to written language (Attainment Target 3 - Reading)

• communicate in writing (Attainment Target 4 - Writing).

Linguascope- http://www.linguascope.com

Languages Online- http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/

My French Resources- http://www.myfrenchresources.com/

Mr J Womersley

Head of Department

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