Lower Line

French is studied by Population 1.  Class study is  accompanied by the Métro for key stage 3 books. 

At this level, there is a focus on building a vocabulary base, as well as correct verb tense use.  French will be approached through reading, writing, listening, and speaking - with the intention of developing increased confidence and linguistic fluency.

Higher Line

At GCSE, there are four assessed components:  reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
For current Syntax (Y11) the writing and speaking component are examined through controlled assessment, with the reading and listening exams being sat at the end of year 11.  
For current Grammar (Y10) there will be no controlled assessment and  all components will be assessed at the end of Year 11.

The course advances what has been learnt at key stage 3 to include: more complicated verb and tense use, as well as a much greater range of vocabulary. 

Topics include: out and about, visitor information, basic weather, local amenities, accommodation, public transport, directions customer service and transactions, cafés and restaurants , shops, dealing with problems personal information,  general interests,  leisure activities, family and friends, lifestyle (healthy eating and exercise) future plans, education and work, basic language of the Internet, simple job advertisements, simple job applications and CV, school and college work, and work experience