Au collège
In this unit, pupils will describe the difference between school in the UK and in French-speaking countries and talk about a school exchange, discuss school rules, as well as healthy eating and vices. Grammar points will include the pronouns il and elle, the imperative, timeframes and the phrases il faut and il est interdit de.
End of unit assessment to check knowledge and understanding in Listening, Reading, Writing and Translation. Speaking is practiced in lesson.
school subjects
my (secondary) school
sixth form
the repetition of/ to repeat a school year (in France, you repeat the year if your results are not good enough)
Lessons finish at ...
the hours are sensible
the school provides the equipment
we improve our skills
you become addicted easily
to focus in class
it is forbidden to
we must be on time
The comparison between the British and French/ foreign school systems develop students' cultural knowledge and understanding. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own experience of school and to compare it with other systems, while imagining life as a student in a foreign country.
School and students' life in and out of school are topics which engage young people in conversation. These conversations are designed to develop collaboration between students, in order to encourage a sense of a supportive learning community.
This unit is about the world of work: jobs, work preferences, career choices, plans, hopes and wishes, applying for jobs and case studies, including working in tourism. Grammar points will include: the subjunctive, direct object pronouns in the perfect tense, ‘verbs + à or de’ and using better/ worse’ and ‘the best/ the worst’.
November exams.
Students sit the four papers in exam conditions and are graded according to GCSE grade boundaries. All skills are assessed, covering the full content of the course.
un travail/ un métier/ une profession/ un emploi/ un job/ un travail
the career path
an area with prospects
a well-paid job
I have been a ... for 3 years
before I continue my studies
my dream would be to
to do charity work
my work involves ...
when I am qualified
In a world where the economy has become global, the workplace is not limited to our local environment. Through this unit of work, students can widen their horizons and extend their professional ambitions beyond the borders of their own country.
This unit is relevant to every student, through their individual aspirations. Consequently, it lends itself very naturally to a supportive learning community, where students would strive to share their ideas, hopes and ambitions.
Revision starts in term 3, as we finish covering the content of the course by the end of December. We start by reviewing themes 1 and 2, which were studied in Year 10, while students get further opportunities to practice all key skills, including translation techniques.
Remote assessments. Students will be tested on Listening and Reading during a remote lesson. They will also be given written tasks to complete, which will be marked in accordance with GCSE exams.
Listen to this passage/this report
Decide if it it true or false (pas mentionné = not mentioned)
Give (two) details
Describe...
Write...
Write approximately 90 words
... question. Write something about each bullet point
Mention...
Beyond the SMSC aspects highlighted in each individual module throughout Year 10 and 11, this term develops students' resilience, coping techniques and exam readiness.
Revision is targeted and carefully crafted to cover the needs of every student. Students are also expected to work collaboratively inside and outside of the classroom in order to further develop their knowledge and understanding.
Revision continues after the February exams, to focus on theme 3 (covered in Year 10) and on possible misconceptions or needs as identified in the February Exams. More focus and emphasis on translation - both French to English and English to French.
All skills are assessed based on class work and homework. Peer or self assessed to further develop students' understanding of mark schemes.
the resource centre (in a school)
the mountain bike
the high-speed train
the secondary school (Year 7 to 10)
the social housing accommodation
the homeless person
the emergency medical service
the VAT
PE (éducation physique et sportive)
the National Rail Service
Beyond the SMSC aspects highlighted in each individual module throughout Year 10 and 11, this term develops students' resilience, coping techniques and exam readiness.
Revision is targeted and carefully crafted to cover the needs of every student. Students are also expected to work collaboratively inside and outside of the classroom in order to further develop their knowledge and understanding.
Final revision before GCSE exams.
GCSE Examination
The Speaking Exam takes place soon after the Easter break, at the start of term, followed by the Listening, Reading and then Writing exam, usually in the first week of the exam period.
It is not necessary to
Identify the correct person
Fill in the blanks.
Answer in French / in English
Choisissez (deux) phrases qui sont vraies
Beyond the SMSC aspects highlighted in each individual module throughout Year 10 and 11, this term develops students' resilience, coping techniques and exam readiness. The Speaking exam can be particularly daunting but is also often a positive experience for student, which in turn can boost their confidence at the start of the exam period.
Revision is targeted and carefully crafted to cover the needs of every student. Students are also expected to work collaboratively inside and outside of the classroom in order to further develop their knowledge and understanding.
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