Language Options
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The document provides information about French and Spanish GCSE courses offered at Linton Village College Languages Department. It outlines the exam content and structure, including the four exam components of listening, speaking, reading and writing. It details the weighting and assessment criteria for each component, such as answering questions in the foreign language for listening and preparing written responses of 200-600 words for different grade levels for the writing exam. It also lists the topics that will be studied across the two language courses and emphasizes the benefits of language study, including skills sought by employers and cultural understanding.
Language Options
- 1. YEAR 9 OPTIONS 2009 FRENCH and SPANISH AQA GCSE COURSES LINTON VILLAGE COLLEGE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT 2002
- 2. GCSE FRENCH & SPANISH All courses aim to:- develop your ability to use language to communicate promote learning skills & provide enjoyment inform you about how other people live provide a sound basis for further study
- 3. The languages exam content LISTENING 20% of the exam You will listen to recordings & answer questions in the foreign language to show you have understood what you have heard. There will be some tasks which require answers in English. You may hear announcements, news items, telephone messages etc.
- 4. The languages exam content Speaking 30% of the exam You will carry out 2 tasks based on what you have learnt. You may give a presentation on a topic you have prepared. You will talk about past, present & future events, express opinions and give reasons.
- 5. The languages exam content Reading 20% of the exam You will have a variety of items e.g. brochures, letters, adverts, e-mails etc to read.You will be expected to identify key points, extract details, give points of view and the main message.
- 6. The languages exam content Writing 30% of the exam -A completely different approach! You will submit 2 pieces of writing and can make rough drafts before doing the exam in school. Grades G-D – 200-350 words across 2 tasks Grades C-A* – 400-600 words across 2 tasks -You will be given a task, which you may prepare, using reference materials, outside the classroom. The final stage of the task, however, will be done in class. You will show you can use the past, present and future, give opinions and reasons.
- 7. The examination tiers The good news is that you only do 2 exam papers at the end of Year 11 and that you get to know what you have to prepare for the writing sections! You will build on skills you have begun to acquire in:- Communication Application of Number Information and Communication Technology Working with Others Improving own Learning and Performance Problem Solving Assessment
- 8. The languages exam content You will study topics, which are familiar and some new ones. Healthy lifestyles Relationships and choices Leisure Media Holidays Home and local area Environment Work Education.
- 9. Why should I study a language? Employers want people with language skills You can combine it with any other subject It will equip you with many skills You will become more confident when you speak to people You will gain knowledge of the country’s culture and traditions