SIXTH FORM

A-Level Modern Foreign Languages

(French/Spanish)

Course Entry Requirements:

A grade 5 in in Languages

General Course Description:

The MFL department is able to offer EITHER French A level OR Spanish A level, depending on numbers of pupils interested in the course.

The A Level course builds on the knowledge and skills gained at GCSE.

Students will:

• enhance their linguistic skills and their ability to interact with native speakers in speech and in writing

• enhance their capacity for critical thinking

• engage with texts, films and other materials in French or Spanish

• develop knowledge about French-or Spanish-speaking society and culture

• foster their language acquisition skills and consequently their ability to learn other languages

• develop transferable skills that will enable them to proceed to further study or to employment

Board : AQA

FRENCH A-LEVEL

Topics studied in year 12 and 13

Family, cyber-society, voluntary work, heritage, contemporary francophone music, cinema, positive features of a diverse society, life for the marginalised, how criminals are treated, teenagers- the right to vote and political commitment, demonstrations, strikes.

SPANISH A-LEVEL

Topics studied in year 12 and 13:

Modern and traditional values, Cyberspace, Equal rights, Immigration, Racism Integration of cultures and religions, modern day idols, Spanish regional identity, Cultural heritage, Monarchies, youth culture, popular movements

How are the A levels for French/Spanish assessed? 

Paper 1:  Listening, Reading and Writing. Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes - 50% of A-level

Paper 2: Writing -.2 hours. One text and one film - 20% of A Level

Paper 3 Speaking – Oral examination lasting 21-23 minutes - 30% of A-level. In this examination you will discuss your research of a topic chosen by yourself.

Career Pathways

In addition to the career pathways traditionally available to linguists (Translators/Interpreters/Teachers), students with language proficiency (even as a subsidiary qualification) are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of sectors e.g. Engineering, Business and Finance, Media, Law, Diplomatic Service and Tourism. 

Course Tutors

Mrs Bowker

Mr Early

Mrs Dawson