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INTRODUCTION |
Skill in a modern foreign language is essential for all young people and the tasks set for study are designed to enable them to cope successfully with situations met in encounters with French speakers on visits to France and French-speaking countries, and also in the workplace. No matter which career you choose, the ability to converse and to |
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EXAM BOARD | EDEXCEL | ||
STRUCTURE OF COURSE |
UNIT:1 UNIT:3 | ||
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Listening and Understanding Reading and Understanding | ||
UNIT: 2 UNIT: 4 | |||
Speaking in French Writing in French | |||
ASSESSMENT |
Three written examination papers, plus a speaking examination. The written papers comprise 75% of the overall marks. |
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CONTENT All papers will cover the following five themes: 1. Identity and culture 2. Local area, holiday, travel 3. School 4. Future aspirations, study and work 5. International and global dimension. |
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UNIT: 1 |
45 minute paper including 5 minutes reading time. 25% of total qualification. Externally |
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UNIT: 2 | 10-12 minutes (+ 12 minutes preparation time). 25% of total qualification. Internally conducted and externally assessed. | ||
UNIT: 3 | 60 minute paper. 25% of total qualification. Externally assessed. | ||
UNIT: 4 | 80 minute paper. 25% of total qualification. Externally assessed. | ||
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |||
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