Subject Information - Modern Foreign Languages
VISION/AIM
The MFL 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 EBAC subjects, so highly recommended.
In years 7 and 8, we offer extra-curricular language clubs for French, German and Spanish.
For years 9, 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 the Head of Department, Mrs J Sarrazin, jsarrazin@fhes.org.uk
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Year 7 |
Myself and My Family Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
School Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
Free Time Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
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Year 8 |
House and Home Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
Holidays Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
Food and Drink Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing |
GCSE Modern Foreign Languages
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Exam Board |
AQA |
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NEA |
Paper 2 Speaking Examination |
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Paper 1 |
Listening |
All papers cover the same content of: Identity and Culture |
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Paper 2 |
Speaking |
Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest Current and Future Study and Employment |
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Paper 3 |
Reading |
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 |
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Link to the Specification |
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658/specification-at-a-glance https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/german-8668/specification-at-a-glance https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698/specification-at-a-glance |
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Teaching Schedule
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Year 9 |
Me, My Family and Friends Technology in everyday life All 4 Skills |
Technology in everyday life Free Time All 4 skills |
Customs and Festivals All 4 skills |
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Year 10 |
Home, Town, Neighbourhood and Region All 4 skills |
Charity and Voluntary Work, Healthy Living All 4 skills |
Life at School and College All 4 skills |
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Year 11 |
Travel and Tourism Global issues All 4 skills |
Education post 16 Jobs, career choices, ambitions All 4 skills |
Revision |
