GCSE options booklet - King's High

FRENCH
Cambridge IGCSE (0520)
What would I study?
You will study a range of topic areas such as Personal and Social Life, Holidays, The World of Work and The
International World. You will learn the vocabulary and structures needed to give and understand information and
opinions on these topics.
You will have a conversation lesson every other week, in a smaller group and with a native speaker.
What skills would I develop?
There are four skills in language learning: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All four are tested at IGCSE.
You will, of course, develop your confidence, your ability to present information and your analytical skills through
learning a language.
How will I be assessed?
There is no coursework and no controlled assessment. You will do an oral examination towards the end of the
Spring Term in Year 11 and you will sit an examination in each of the other three skills at the end of the IGCSE
course.
Are there any special requirements for doing this course?
Everybody must do at least one modern foreign language but it may be Spanish or German instead of French.
You need a good French-English dictionary.
Are there any restrictions on choosing this option?
No.
If I don't take this subject at IGCSE can I take it up again later?
No.
From where can I obtain further information and when is most appropriate?
Ask your French teacher during lessons or at another mutually convenient time.
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