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Modern Foreign Languages Modern Foreign Languages at Arden. at Arden.
Advanced LevelAdvanced Level
French, German, Spanish French, German, Spanish and Italianand Italian
Sixth Form Open Evening
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Outline:
-Why do languages?-Why study at Arden?-A-Level and beyond.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why do languages?Why do languages?
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why do languages?Why do languages?
Why choose Modern Foreign Languages at A-Level? -Broaden your mind.-Increased employment opportunities.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why do languages?Why do languages?
Course Content
-The A-Level course – relevant & focuses on current issues in the foreign culture.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why do languages?Why do languages?
In Year 12 this could include…
-Mass media (TV, advertising, IT)-Popular culture (fashion, cinema, music)-Healthy living / sport & health.-Family / relationships:
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why do languages?Why do languages?
In Year 13 this could include…
-Environment-Multicultural society (immigration) -Social issues – (wealth and poverty, law and order, impact of technology)-2/5 cultural topics (film director, author, history, region of France, dramatist)-Links with other subjects
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Interactive websites.
All resources available online.
Free subscription for each MFL student
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?Independent, interactive learning.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Native speakers with small groups each week to practise speaking and listening.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Sofa and comfy chairs in the satellite room….
Independent study in a satellite room for MFL students only.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?Small class sizes and new technologies.
-Small groups with foreign language assistants once a week.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?Competitions.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Independent listening and reading material.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Immersion in the culture.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?Collaborative learning.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Happy students…..Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
1 week’s work experience in the warmth of the south of France
OR A week in an arts school in Cologne!
‘It really improved my German and built my confidence. I was nervous before but needn’t have been. It was a fantastic experience. Everyone was
really friendly.’
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?Preparation for year 13 and cultural topics.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?
Study and work abroad. Current Year 13 -(Maddie Parkin, Sian Fedeski, Hannah Parkin)
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why study at Arden?Why study at Arden?Results:
-AS MFL 100 % achieved an A- D in 2013.-4/9 achieved an A at AS in 2013 including 3/9 with over 90% -A2 MFL 100% achieved an A-D in 2012.A2 MFL 50% achieved an A in 2012.
-University entry. You are quite simply the students universities WANT and NEED.
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
A-Level and beyond.A-Level and beyond.Recent and current cohort:-Lauren Bull –Law with French (Birmingham University)Rachel Winkler: German at History ( Warwick)Sam O’Reilly: German and History (Sheffield)Imogen Benton: German and Spanish (Sheffield)
Potential university linguists: 2014 - Maddie Parkin- Spanish & French (Cambridge)2014 Hannah Robbins – French/Spanish2014 Sian Fedeski – French/Spanish2014 Bruno Roberts – German
2015 Rachel Eyre - French
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why I chose to languages Why I chose to languages study at Ardenstudy at Arden
•If you have a love of languages, it’s for you.•The pleasure of being able to speak to people you meet on holiday.•Opportunities for work experience abroad or exchanges.•Help on the year 7 study visit.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why I chose to languages Why I chose to languages study at Ardenstudy at Arden
•Don’t be afraid of doing two languages.
•Clear ties to other humanities subjects e.g. English, history.
•However, a language can go with any other subjects, including sciences.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Why I chose to languages Why I chose to languages study at Ardenstudy at Arden
•Languages in demand in employment.•Universities hold languages in high regard.•Offers are often more generous for languages.
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Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
A-Level and beyond.A-Level and beyond.
10 reasons why A-Level languages are better than GCSE languages:
-1. Small group sizes means personalised learning.-2. Topic material is relevant to young people e.g. media, fashion, music and film – NOT BORING-3. Your OWN foreign satellite TV and resource room in the VI form building (sofas, wireless headphones)
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
A-Level and beyond.A-Level and beyond.
10 reasons why A-Level languages are better than GCSE languages:
-4. Much more technology – e.g. listening through MP3 files, exams on your iPods, classwork through interactive websites-5. Grammar is taught more thoroughly. (Online resources)-6. You work with pupils who WANT to be better linguists
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
A-Level and beyond.A-Level and beyond.
10 reasons why A-Level languages are better than GCSE languages:
-7. Fantastic foreign work placements and visits (e.g. work experience)-8. More time with Assistants helps your speaking-9. You end up being able to speak more fluently-10. The obvious and serious advantages of University entry – you are quite simply the students universities WANT and NEED
Outline:
Why do languages?
Why study at Arden?
A-Level andbeyond.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Thank you for your Thank you for your attention.attention.
Your Language department!Your Language department!