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VISION / AIM
The Languages 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 EBACC subjects, so highly recommended.
We offer extra-curricular language clubs for French, German and Spanish for all years. This includes a home learning support club at the start of the school year.
For years 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 Miss E Cox, ecox@fhes.org.uk and Ms M Olomo-Sunico, molomo-sunico@fhes.org.uk, Acting Heads of Department.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Year 7 |
Theme 1: People & Lifestyle
Topic 1: Identity & Relationships with others |
Theme 1: People & Lifestyle
Topic 3: Education |
Theme 2: Popular Culture
Topic 1: Free Time Activities |
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Year 8 |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us Topic 3: Where People Live |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us Theme 2: Popular Culture Topic 2: Media & Technology Topic 2: Customs, Festival & Celebrations
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Year 9 |
Theme 2: Popular Culture Topic 3: Celebrity Culture |
Theme 1: People & Lifestyle Topic 2: Healthy Living & Lifestyle |
Theme 3: Communication & The World Around Us Theme 2: Popular Culture Topic 2: Media & Technology Topic 2: Customs, Festival & Celebrations |
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Year 10 French |
Module 1: Free Time Module 2: Family |
Module 3: School Module 4: Health (1) |
Module 4: Health (2) Module 5: Holidays |
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Year 10 German |
Module 1: School Module 2: Free Time |
Module 3: My World Module 4: My Health (1) |
Module 4: My Health (2) Module 5: Where I Live |
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Year 10 Spanish |
Module 1: Free Time Module 2: Holidays |
Module 3: My World Module 4: My Lifestyle (1) |
Module 4: My Lifestyle |
| Year 11 French |
Module 1: Ideal Holidays Module 2: Healthy Living |
Module 3: Employment Module 4: Environment Exam Revision |
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| Year 11 German |
Module 1: Healthy Living Module 2: Holidays |
Module 3: Environment Exam Revision |
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| Year 11 Spanish | Module 1: Theme 3: Current and future study and employment |
Module 2: Hacia un mundo mejor Exam Revision |
KEY SKILLS
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| Year 7 |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Key verbs- to have/to be Topics: -Introducing myself (name, birthday) -Family |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Key opinion verbs Topics: -School (opinion, teachers, break time, uniform) |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: The near future tense Topics: -Free time Activities -Places to go |
| Year 8 |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Present and past tense Topics: -Where do you live? -Places in town -My home -Activities you do at home |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Present and past tense Topics: -Talking about how you are feeling (illness, body parts) -Activities |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Present and past tense Topics: -Holidays (what do you do/what did you do, where did you go?) |
| Year 9 |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -Holidays (Spanish) -School (Spanish) -My qualities (French) -Small Jobs (French) -Future studies (French) -Past celebrations (French) -Technology (French) -Family (German) |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -School (Spanish) -Relationships (My family and I) (Spanish) -The importance of languages (French) -Full-time jobs (French) -Relationships (French) -My next celebrations (French) -Free time activities (German) |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -Relationships (My family and my friends) (Spanish) -Daily routine (French) -Help at home (French) -Customs and festivals (German) |
| Year 10 |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -My personal world (French/Spanish/German) -Studying and my future (French/German) Travel and tourism (Spanish) |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -Life style and wellbeing (French/Spanish/German) -Travel and tourism (French/German) -My neighbourhood (French/Spanish/German) -Studying and my future (Spanish) |
Key Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -My neighbourhood (French/Spanish/German) -Studying and my future (French/Spanish/German) |
| Year 11 |
Key Skills for GCSE: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -Healthy Living (German) -Customs and festivals (German) -Holidays (German) -Environment and poverty (German) -Jobs, career choices and ambitions (Spanish) -Education Post-16 (Spanish) -Ideal holidays (French) -Healthy Living (French) |
Key Skills for GCSE: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking. Key Phonics sounds Grammar: Specific grammar points Topics: -Healthy Living (German) -Customs and festivals (German) -Holidays (German) -Environment and poverty (German) -Social issues (charity, voluntary work, healthy living) (Spanish) -Global issues (poverty and environment) (Spanish) -Environment (French) -Jobs and careers (French) -Revision lessons in preparation for the GCSE exams (French, German and Spanish) |
GCSE LANGUAGES EXAM BOARD
Students will be assessed on 4 different skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing) at Foundation Tier (1-5) and Higher Tier (4-9).
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Exam Board |
AQA (Year 11), Edexcel (Year 10) |
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NEA |
Paper 2 Speaking Examination |
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Paper 1 |
Listening Foundation: 35 minutes and 40 marks. Listening Higher: 45 minutes and 50 marks. |
All papers cover the same content of: Identity and Culture |
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Paper 2 |
Speaking Foundation: 12 minutes preparation/7-9 minutes actual exam. Speaking Higher: 12 minutes preparation/9-12 minutes actual exam. |
Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest Current and Future Study and Employment |
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Paper 3 |
Reading Foundation: 45 minutes and 60 marks. Reading Higher: 60 minutes and 60 marks. |
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 Foundation: 60 minutes and 50 marks. Writing Higher: 75 minutes and 60 marks |
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Link to the Specification |
Year 10 Year 11 |
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