Subject Information - Languages
VISION/AIM
The Languages department's vision is to inspire a love of languages and cultures. To equip our students with the tools to communicate using French, German and Spanish. To develop linguistic skills and a curiosity for language learning and cultural knowledge that will enable our students to fulfil their potential in a global society.
Studying a language at GCSE develops a wide skill set: social skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, confidence, flexibility, resilience and an open mind. In addition, it opens many doors for the future, as it is one of the EBAC subjects, so highly recommended.
In years 7 and 8, we offer extra-curricular language clubs for French, German and Spanish.
For years 9, 10 and 11, we offer intervention and support and hope to take advantage of the ‘Linguist Days’ offered by both Godalming College and Surrey University, as we have done in previous years.
Resources and support materials can be found on Google Classroom.
Further information can be requested from the Head of Department, Mrs J Sarrazin, jsarrazin@fhes.org.uk
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Year 7 |
Theme 1: People & Lifestyle
Topic 1: Identity & Relationships with others |
Theme 1: People & Lifestyle
Topic 3: Education |
Theme 2: Popular Culture
Topic 1: Free Time Activities |
Year 8 |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us Topic 3: Where People Live |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us Theme 2: Popular Culture Topic 2: Media & Technology Topic 2: Customs, Festival & Celebrations
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Year 9 |
Theme 2: Popular Culture Topic 3: Celebrity Culture |
Theme 1: People & Lifestyle Topic 2: Healthy Living & Lifestyle |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us Theme 2: Popular Culture Topic 2: Media & Technology Topic 2: Customs, Festival & Celebrations |
Year 10 |
New skills:GCSE exam skills |
New skills:GCSE exam skills |
New skills:GCSE exam skills |
Year 11 |
New skills:GCSE exam skills |
New skills:GCSE exam skills |
New skills:GCSE exam skills |
GCSE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Exam Board |
Edexcel |
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NEA |
Paper 2 Speaking Examination |
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Paper 1 |
Listening |
All papers cover the same content of: Identity and Culture |
Paper 2 |
Speaking |
Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest Current and Future Study and Employment |
Paper 3 |
Reading |
The papers reflect the different skill focus with both the Reading and Writing papers including translation both into and out of the Target Language. |
Paper 4 |
Writing |
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Link to the Specification |
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658/specification-at-a-glance https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/german-8668/specification-at-a-glance https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698/specification-at-a-glance |