The A Level course lasts two years (YR12 and YR13). The course builds on some of the topics studied at GCSE and introduces others, further developing speaking, listening, reading, writing and translating skills. Topics studied in Year 12 include, the French media, French music, festivals and traditions in the speaking world, education and Christophe Barratier’s film “Les Choristes”. In year 13 you will study immigration in France, the rise of the far right in France, France during the Second World War, Delphine de Vigan’s novel “No et moi”, about a teenager who befriends a young homeless girl. The emphasis is on communicating confidently and accurately in the foreign language and the use of contemporary authentic materials including the internet. You will be assessed on speaking, including an independent research project (30%), listening, reading and translation (40%) and essay writing (30%).