Key Stage 4
GCSE French
Exam Board: AQA
Course Title: AQA GCSE French
Course Code: 8658 Exam board information: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658
In GCSE French you will be tested in listening, reading, speaking and writing and will develop transferable skills, relevant to further study and the world of work. The range of topics within the specification aims to inspire students who are interested in French culture and French speaking countries. GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). You must take all four question papers at the same tier. In Years 10 and 11 you will cover the topics from the 3 main theme areas. As topics overlap you will study a range of topics from the 3 themes over the course of years 10 and 11 and complete revision of all topics in Spring Term of Year 11:
Theme 1: Identity and culture:
Topic 1: Me, my family and friends
Relationships with family and friends, Marriage/partnership
Topic 2: Technology in everyday life
Social media, Mobile technology
Topic 3: Free-time activities
Music, Cinema and TV, Food and eating out, Sport
Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region
Topic 2: Social issues
Charity/voluntary work and Healthy/unhealthy living
Topic 3: Global issues
The environment and Poverty/homelessness
Topic 4: Travel and tourism
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
Topic 1: My studies
Topic 2: Life at school/college
Topic 3: Education post-16
Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions