Languages

Languages curriculum vision - click to expand

 

 

Languages curriculum overviews

 

KS4 Course

Link to French GCSE Spec 

Link to Spanish GCSE Spec

 

Exams

Paper 1: Listening and understanding in French/Spanish

Foundation tier: 35 minutes including 5 minutes reading time; 50 marks 

Higher tier: 45 minutes including 5 minutes reading time; 50 marks 

25% of the total qualification

 

Paper 2: Speaking in Spanish 

Internally conducted and externally assessed 

Foundation tier: 7–9 minutes plus 12 minutes preparation time; 70 marks 

Higher tier: 10–12 minutes plus 12 minutes preparation time; 70 marks 

25% of the total qualification

 

Paper 3: Reading and understanding in Spanish 

Foundation tier: 45 minutes; 50 marks 

Higher tier: 1 hour; 50 marks 

25% of the total qualification

 

Paper 4: Writing in Spanish 

Foundation tier: 1 hour 10 minutes; 60 marks 

Higher tier: 1 hour 20 minutes; 60 marks 

25% of the total qualification

 

Revision Guides

The following two books are available to purchase in year 11:

• Revise Edexcel GCSE 9-1 - French revision guide.

• Revise Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Spanish revision guide.

 

Extra-curricular activities

• The department offers a vast range of activities, including the following (not exhaustive list):

• Spanish visit

• Pen pal letters to Spain and France

• Andalucía trip

• Various college visits in school

• University of Manchester visits

• Competitions such as the MFL Spelling Bee

• House competitions

• Family Learning

• Catch-up sessions and clubs