‘There are lots of benefits to learning another language. Personally, I've really enjoyed learning about the cultural aspects of francophone countries, and the opportunity to study film and literature has been new and interesting.’
‘We're not isolated from the world. The world knocks on our door.’
Emmanuel Macron
FAQs
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The short answer - very! The topics we study are much more relevant to the real world and reflect current issues and trends in countries where French is spoken. There is also the new and exciting challenge of studying some classic works of literature and/or film.
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Pretty much anything! Studying French complements arts subjects but also allows you to show a different side of yourself if you are studying Science-based subjects. It is also a great skill to have, and can be really advantageous when applying for University courses, apprenticeships or jobs.
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French is spoken in countries from Africa through to the Caribbean. The obvious jobs are in the travel and tourism sector, but there so many other jobs where being able to speak French is a useful skill. These include: banking and finance, research, journalism and the media... the list is endless.
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As well as homework tasks, you will be expected to undertake independent work outside of lessons in your independent study sessions. Tasks might involve preparation of material for a forthcoming lesson with others in the class, wider research into a topic or theme or practice of a particular grammar point. In some cases, you will be given direction on suitable resources to use, for others it will be up to you to find suitable websites or books, for example.