French

Course summary

The ability to speak a second language is a huge advantage in the world of work. Careers in business, politics, education, travel, fashion, and media all benefit from the knowledge of another language. In addition, science, technology, and medical courses recognize and value the diversity of skills and aptitude for learning demonstrated by A-level linguists. Not only is a language great for career choices, but the French language and francophone culture are at the heart of art, music, theatre, dance, fashion, cuisine, and sport. Studying French will open doorways to countries and cultures around the world. There are over 300 million French speakers globally, 62% of whom live in Africa. French is the official language of 32 states and governments. According to the French government website, it is the 5th most widely spoken language worldwide and the 4th most used language on the internet. A level of French allows students to build on their GCSE language, developing their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, and also introduces topics that provide a greater insight into the Francophone world. History, politics, music, media, education, immigration, and social change are all studied and complement a range of other A-level subjects.