In a multicultural school like ours, it makes sense for students to learn a modern foreign language. The study of a language develops a variety of skills – communication, presentation, problem solving, organisation and independence. These skills can give another dimension to students’ future career choices.

KS3

Students will study French or German from Year 7 to Year 9.

KS4

Students can select courses delivered by the department as part of their GCSE options. The department offers students the opportunity to study GCSE’s in French or German.

Resources

The MFL department uses a wide range of resources to support students. We use the textbooks Expo 1,2,3 and 4 for French and Echo 1,2,3 and 4 for German. Teachers and students have access to a number of language software and websites to use in class and at home.

GCSE MFL

What will I study?

There are 4 units of study

• Lifestyle
  Health
  Relationships and Choice
   

• Leisure
  Free time and the Media
  Holidays

• Home and Environment
  Home and Local area
  Environment

• Work and Education
  School/College and Future Plans
  Current and Future Jobs

How will I be assessed?

·         Unit 1 - Listening

 20% of the total grade

 Foundation or Higher Tier

·         Unit 2 - Reading

  20% of the total grade

 Foundation or Higher Tier

·         Unit 3 - Speaking

 30% of the total grade

  Two assessed tasks

·         Unit 4 - Speaking

 30% of the total grade

 Two assessed tasks

Department Staff List 2012/2013

• "Language learning opens doors and creates opportunities for our young people, at a stage where globalisation encourages travel and job opportunities across the world. Here at Sedgehill, we teach modern foreign languages to extend horizons and offer our students a different vision of life."

  Languages Subject Leader - Vivien Molinari