French

Welcome

We believe that learning and practising a foreign language is not only very satisfying in itself, but once you have it, linguistic power opens up a whole world of opportunities and experiences for you. Travel really does expand your mind and if you can visit the country and communicate with people in their own language, you'll not only encounter more friendliness and courtesy, but you also end up with a far greater understanding of other countries. Ultimately, we aim for you not only to become functional, successful linguists, but to relish a real interest and enthusiasm for other cultures. We want no Colyton student to discover that their world is limited by their language. 

Acquiring a language is not only an intellectual exercise: it's also practical and we try to ensure that almost all lessons have some practical activity. We’re always trying out games and communicative exercises so that you get the skills and confidence as well as the knowledge to make you a successful, functioning linguist. We try to strike the right balance between listening, reading, speaking and writing over a sequence of lessons and we love to use lots of different technology. 

What we do

The GCSE French course will develop your desire and ability to communicate with and understand speakers of French in a variety of contexts and for a variety of purposes. It will enable you to cope confidently with the sort of situations you are likely to encounter on a holiday or short professional trip to a French-speaking country, whether it be on a skiing trip, camping holiday, exchange or business excursion.    

You will be able to enter into a discussion about films and other entertainment, you should be able to understand the gist of a news report and you will be able to tell someone what your future hopes are. Indeed, you should have the linguistic power to engage in a range of communicative situations which are likely when you visit the French-speaking world. The ability to express yourself in another language also enhances your ability to use your own and find employment in the future.  

You will develop your understanding and knowledge of French and countries and communities where French is spoken, broadening your horizons, developing your cultural knowledge and understanding and fostering transferable skills such as confidence, communication, problem solving and creativity.