Modern Foreign Languages

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Modern Foreign Languages
At Key Stage 4
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Why should I learn a language?

• 94 of the Worlds population do not speak
  English as a first language, 75 do not speak
  English at all.
• On average people who use languages at work earn
  between 8 20 more than those who dont.
• Learning a language helps you to travel more
  widely and improves your understanding of
  different cultures.

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Languages at work

• Here are some examples of jobs which require or
  prefer people who speak another language.
• Accountancy
• Aviation
• Computer games design
• Engineering
• Marketing
• The current most in demand languages in business
  in the UK are French, German and Spanish.

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What are the aims of the MFL GCSE course?

• To develop an understanding of speaking and
  writing in the foreign language
• To communicate effectively in the foreign
  language
• Develop knowledge of the grammar of the foreign
  language
• Learn about other countries and cultures

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How does a GCSE in Languages work

• The GCSE is made up of 4 themes
• Theme 1 My world, (Year 10)
• Theme 2 Holiday time and travel,
• (Year 10)
• Theme 3 Work lifestyle,
• (Year 11)
• Theme 4 The young person in society,
• (Year 11)

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Assessment in GCSE Languages

• At Southborough High we follow the linear
  specification for languages (the exam is at the
  end of the course in Year 11)
• There are 3 exams
• Listening 25
• Reading 25
• Speaking 25
• There is also coursework 25

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How much coursework is there?

• Coursework is worth 25
• of your final grade.
• You will have to hand in
• your 3 best pieces of work
• during the course taken from 3 separate
• themes.
• Foundation pieces should be 250-300 words, Higher
  pieces 400-500.
• At least one of the coursework pieces must be
  completed under controlled (exam) conditions.

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How will I get the grade that I want?

• During the course there will be a strong focus on
  practising the key skills of listening, speaking,
  reading and writing.
• Acquisition of vocabulary will also be emphasised
  through games, reading, vocabulary tests.
• Understanding of grammar through games, ICT,
  worksheets.

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Theme 1 My world

• Theme 1 covers the following topics
• Yourself and your family
• Where you live
• Your school
• Your free time
• Your daily routine
• Your future plans

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Theme 2 Holiday time and travel

• Theme 2 covers the following topics
• Travel, transport and directions
• Tourism, weather
• Accommodation
• Emergencies, services
• Holiday activities

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Theme 3 Work and lifestyle

• Theme 3 is studied during the autumn term of Year
  11.
• The following topics are covered.
• Home life
• Healthy living
• Part time jobs and work experience
• Leisure
• Shopping

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Theme 4 The young person in society

• The topics covered in Theme 4 are personalities
  and relationships,
• The environment,
• Education,
• Future plans,
• Social issues e.g. drugs, bullying etc.