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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?
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WHY STUDY A LANGUAGE?
• Your ideas???
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People who speak more
than one language can
earn as much as an
extra £9000 a year
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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
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94% of the world
doesn’t speak
English as their
first language.
CILT: The National Centre for Languages
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75% does
not speak
English at all !
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We prefer
apprentices with
some knowledge
of French.Peugeot
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Life can be
better for
linguists.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Many think that the only jobs available
for language students are in
translation, interpreting and
teaching – NOT TRUE !!
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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• …
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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”
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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
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GCSE French
Unit 1Listening
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
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CONTEXTS AND PURPOSES
1. Lifestyle- Health- Relationships and Choices2. Leisure- Free Time and Media- Holidays3. Home and Environment- Home and Local Area- Environment4. Work and Education- School / College and Future Plans- Current and Future Jobs
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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
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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 !
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WHAT IF I HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS?
• Speak to any of the French teachers who will be able to help you