The MFL Department prides itself on its excellent A Level results and we know that language qualifications are very highly regarded by universities. Statistics show that those who can speak another language are very marketable and can earn a higher salary. The Advanced Level language courses have been created to build upon the skills that you have developed at GCSE. The aims of these courses are to: • Enable you to communicate easily in the chosen language, seeking and conveying information, expressing ideas, opinions and feelings. • Develop your understanding of both the written and the spoken language. • Form a sound basis of language skills for further study or for continuing use in work and leisure. • Deepen your knowledge of the culture of French speaking countries. In order to achieve the aims set out above we offer a programme that will vary greatly from week to week as classes are given regular practice in all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening and speaking, with a strong emphasis on oral work in the form of role-play, discussion and debate. Much of the work is based on authentic material taken from the Internet, newspapers, magazines, television and radio. Many students have combined their study of French with another subject at university to add another dimension to their course. You could also consider a year abroad as a student under the ERASMUS programme. Profile of a Successful A Level Student You enjoy languages and are a strong performer at GCSE (Grade 6-9). You are good at absorbing language and at finding opportunities to re-use it to express your views in writing and speech. You have an awareness of grammar rules and you appreciate the need for accuracy and have an eye for detail. You are keen to find out more about the country whose language you are studying and to spend time there if possible. Moreover you have a broad interest in contemporary and social issues.