Why study French at GCSE?

If you enjoy communicating with other people, finding out how language works and learning
about different countries and cultures, studying GCSE French is an excellent choice for you!

Of course you will learn to understand a lot more French when you hear it or read it and be able to say and write a lot more in French. But there are many other reasons for taking this GCSE course.

> You will be able to share your interests, ideas and opinions with other people who speak French.
> You will learn about the countries where French is spoken and get a lot more out of a trip there.
> You will add an international dimension to your choice of GCSE subjects, which is something many future employers and higher education providers look for.
> You will learn many skills which are useful in a wide range of future careers, such as the ability to communicate clearly, being confident about speaking in public, using problem-solving strategies, etc.
> You will create greater opportunities for yourself to work abroad, or for companies in the UK with international links.
> Many employers look for people who speak a foreign language.

Click here to download the MFL staff at Woodlands give you their top tips for the reading and listening exams.
For added fun play guess the teacher!

Try some of these games to revise the language from the NEW specification.

The themes are for the reading and listening exams.

The revision cafe demo below also has some good activities - especially audio files of vocabulary.

http://www.heinemann.co.uk/Demos/ActiveTeachExpo/excafe_1/examcafe.html

Need to understand more about the GCSE French course ?

> Take a look at the official specification

> Click here to download the full vocabulary list in Word or as a PDF file

> Play 'Who wants to be a millionaire' to check your knowledge - look at the four options, make your guess and then click to reveal the correct answer.