French A Level

Course Overview

Learning a language is an amazing experience, particularly if you enjoy finding out how languages work, discovering patterns, losing yourself in books and films, learning about new cultures and travelling. As a French A Level student, you will learn the intricacies of French grammar, giving you a deeper insight in the inner workings of the English language and making you a better communicator.

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Over the two years of study you will focus on four key objectives: the understanding and appropriate reaction to spoken language and written language, manipulating language to express complex ideas, and the ability to analyse, evaluate and criticise original texts. In addition to being able to understand and interpret both the written and the spoken language, the focus on these objectives will develop your analytical, research, communication and critical skills.

You will develop your listening and reading skills and learn to translate complex texts accurately both from French into English and from English into French. You will study a novel, currently No et Moi, and a film, currently La Haine, in the original language which will evolve your analytical skills as well your capacity to write in French. You will have the opportunity to read French newspapers and magazines, as well as listening to podcasts. You will conduct and present a research project on a topic of your choosing, which you will then discuss in-depth, allowing your speaking skills to flourish. 

With millions of French speakers worldwide, the importance of French as a world language is more and more appreciated. Being able to interact with people in their own language will open the doors to a wondrous world of possibilities.  

 

I came to Long Road to study in a new and different environment and took French because I would like to have the opportunity to work in a French-speaking country. I love the variety and details of the topics we cover.