YEAR 9 OPTIONS

2010

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OPTIONS PRESENTATION

• Why study a language?• What does the French GCSE involve?• What if I have any more questions?

WHY STUDY A LANGUAGE?

• Your ideas???

People who speak more

than one language can

earn as much as an

extra £9000 a year

Although I’m known first

and foremost as an

athlete, my

foreign language skills

have given another

dimension to my career. I

regularly use French and

German when I travel to

compete in Europe.Paula Radcliffe

94% of the world

doesn’t speak

English as their

first language.

CILT: The National Centre for Languages

75% does

not speak

English at all !

We prefer

apprentices with

some knowledge

of French.Peugeot

Life can be

better for

linguists.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Many think that the only jobs available

for language students are in

translation, interpreting and

teaching – NOT TRUE !!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES• Working abroad• Studying abroad• Summer jobs• Voluntary work• Business• Engineering• Media / Journalism• Travel & Tourism• The Armed Services• The Police Force• Catering and Hotel

Management• …

WHAT CAN I USE A LANGUAGE FOR?

• “90% of jobs involving languages are in sectors such as sales, marketing and finance and not in translating and teaching.”

• “Young people from the UK are at a disadvantage in the recruitment market. Companies increasingly need personnel with technical or professional skills plus another language.”

• “Secretarial and clerical staff with language skills can earn 20% extra than those with only English”

WHICH LANGUAGE?

• This year, only French is offered• However, you can then start / re-

commence a language at college / university

• Recent surveys show that the five business languages most in demand are GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH , ITALIAN and DUTCH.

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WHAT DOES THE FRENCH GCSE INVOLVE?

• The New Specification

GCSE French

Unit 1Listening

Examination 20%

Foundation Tier: 30 mins (+5 mins reading time)

Higher Tier: 40 mins (+5 mins reading time)Unit 2

Reading

Examination 20%Foundation Tier: 30 mins Higher Tier: 40 mins

Unit 3

Speaking

Controlled Assessment 30%

(internally assessed)

Two tasks submitted for moderation

Controlled Assessment 30%(internally assessed)Two tasks submitted for moderation

Unit 4

Writing

CONTEXTS AND PURPOSES

1. Lifestyle- Health- Relationships and Choices2. Leisure- Free Time and Media- Holidays3. Home and Environment- Home and Local Area- Environment4. Work and Education- School / College and Future Plans- Current and Future Jobs

HOW TO GET TOP MARKS !

• Content – answer the question fully • Range of Language – tenses, structures,

vocabulary, connectives, opinions• Accuracy – few errors• Pronunciation and Intonation – consistently

good, comprehension is clear• Interaction and Fluency – no hesitation,

respond beyond the minimum

IS THIS YOU?• Interested in language and

culture?• A positive attitude?• Committed?• Knowledge of a foreign

language?• Able to work with others?• Able to work independently?• Able to meet deadlines?• Willing to accept a challenge?• GO ON ! HAVE A GO !

WHAT IF I HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS?

• Speak to any of the French teachers who will be able to help you