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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 EBACC subjects, so highly recommended.
We offer extra-curricular language clubs for French, German and Spanish for all years. This includes a home learning support club at the start of the school year.
For years 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 Miss E Cox, ecox@fhes.org.uk and Ms M Olomo-Sunico, molomo-sunico@fhes.org.uk, Acting Heads of Department.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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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 |
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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 |
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Year 10 French |
Module 1: Free Time Module 2: Family |
Module 3: School Module 4: Health (1) |
Module 4: Health (2) Module 5: Holidays |
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Year 10 German |
Module 1: School Module 2: Free Time |
Module 3: My World Module 4: My Health (1) |
Module 4: My Health (2) Module 5: Where I Live |
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Year 10 Spanish |
Module 1: Free Time Module 2: Holidays |
Module 3: My World Module 4: My Lifestyle (1) |
Module 4: My Lifestyle |
| Year 11 French |
Module 1: Ideal Holidays Module 2: Healthy Living |
Module 3: Employment Module 4: Environment Exam Revision |
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| Year 11 German |
Module 1: Healthy Living Module 2: Holidays |
Module 3: Environment Exam Revision |
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| Year 11 Spanish | Module 1: Theme 3: Current and future study and employment |
Module 2: Hacia un mundo mejor Exam Revision |
KEY SKILLS
GCSE LANGUAGES EXAM BOARD
Students will be assessed on 4 different skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing) at Foundation Tier (1-5) and Higher Tier (4-9).
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Exam Board |
AQA (Year 11), Edexcel (Year 10) |
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NEA |
Paper 2 Speaking Examination |
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Paper 1 |
Listening Foundation: 35 minutes and 40 marks. Listening Higher: 45 minutes and 50 marks. |
All papers cover the same content of: Identity and Culture |
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Paper 2 |
Speaking Foundation: 12 minutes preparation/7-9 minutes actual exam. Speaking Higher: 12 minutes preparation/9-12 minutes actual exam. |
Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest Current and Future Study and Employment |
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Paper 3 |
Reading Foundation: 45 minutes and 60 marks. Reading Higher: 60 minutes and 60 marks. |
The papers reflect the different skill focus with both the Reading and Writing papers including translation both into and out of the Target Language. |
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Paper 4 |
Writing Foundation: 60 minutes and 50 marks. Writing Higher: 75 minutes and 60 marks |
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Link to the Specification |
Year 10 Year 11 |
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