French

Course summary

We are offering you the unique opportunity to be taught in a small group for A-level French, with the support of all the teachers in our Faculty! We look at contemporary and topical issues to develop language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Your communication skills will be developed by a greater understanding of the Francophone world, current trends in French-speaking society, and artistic culture e.g. music and cinema, social issues, and political culture. Also, the study of one literary text and one film, plus an individual research project. In addition, there will be a focus on the grammar required at this level. For the research project you can choose any aspect of French culture that you like, and it is a great opportunity to develop your interest and passion in the subject while gaining marks at the same time! You can use your language skills in virtually any job now including law, finance, sales and marketing, management, transport, engineering, manufacturing, travel and tourism, ICT, journalism, translation, interpreting, import/ export, and education. Knowledge of a foreign language enhances your prospects in the job market, making you attractive to global companies. Language skills can increase your starting salary in many professions. Multi-national companies and an increasing number of UK businesses who do business abroad have a vested interest in recruiting linguists. If you continue studying languages at the university level, you will also have the opportunity to work and/ or study abroad as part of your degree. At Okehampton College, we typically teach A-Level French to small groups of students, who benefit from instant feedback and on-the-spot lesson adaptations, and the time and input of all our teachers, becoming part of our Faculty! This is a wonderful way to explore other countries and enjoy valuable life experiences. It shows any employer that you hold transferable skills, are a good communicator, and are a global citizen.