YEAR 9 OPTIONS 2010

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OPTIONS PRESENTATION Why study a language? What does the French GCSE involve? What if I have any more questions?

WHY STUDY A LANGUAGE? Your ideas???

94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages 94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages 94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages People who speak more than one language can earn as much as an extra £9000 a year

94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages 94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages 94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages Although I’m known first and foremost as an athlete, my foreign language skills have given another dimension to my career. I regularly use French and German when I travel to compete in Europe. Paula Radcliffe

94% of the world doesn’t speak English as their first language. CILT: The National Centre for Languages

75% does not speak English at all !

We prefer apprentices with some knowledge of French. Peugeot

Life can be better for linguists.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Many think that the only jobs available for language students are in translation, interpreting and teaching – NOT TRUE !!

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Working abroad Studying abroad Summer jobs Voluntary work Business Engineering Media / Journalism Travel & Tourism The Armed Services The Police Force Catering and Hotel Management …

WHAT CAN I USE A LANGUAGE FOR? “90% of jobs involving languages are in sectors such as sales, marketing and finance and not in translating and teaching.” “Young people from the UK are at a disadvantage in the recruitment market. Companies increasingly need personnel with technical or professional skills plus another language.” “Secretarial and clerical staff with language skills can earn 20% extra than those with only English”

WHICH LANGUAGE? This year, only French is offered However, you can then start / re- commence a language at college / university Recent surveys show that the five business languages most in demand are GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN and DUTCH.

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WHAT DOES THE FRENCH GCSE INVOLVE? The New Specification

GCSE French Unit 1 Listening Examination 20% Foundation Tier: 30 mins (+5 mins reading time) Higher Tier: 40 mins (+5 mins reading time) Unit 2 Reading Examination 20% Foundation Tier: 30 mins Higher Tier: 40 mins Unit 3 Speaking Controlled Assessment 30% (internally assessed) Two tasks submitted for moderation Controlled Assessment 30% (internally assessed) Two tasks submitted for moderation Unit 4 Writing

CONTEXTS AND PURPOSES 1. Lifestyle -Health -Relationships and Choices 2. Leisure -Free Time and Media -Holidays 3. Home and Environment -Home and Local Area -Environment 4. Work and Education -School / College and Future Plans -Current and Future Jobs

HOW TO GET TOP MARKS ! Content – answer the question fully Range of Language – tenses, structures, vocabulary, connectives, opinions Accuracy – few errors Pronunciation and Intonation – consistently good, comprehension is clear Interaction and Fluency – no hesitation, respond beyond the minimum

IS THIS YOU? Interested in language and culture? A positive attitude? Committed? Knowledge of a foreign language? Able to work with others? Able to work independently? Able to meet deadlines? Willing to accept a challenge? GO ON ! HAVE A GO !

WHAT IF I HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS? Speak to any of the French teachers who will be able to help you