French
Studying French at A level allows you to build on your previous knowledge of the language, deepening your linguistic skills and cultural understanding of French-speaking countries and communities.
Why study French?
You’ll analyse literature and film to enhance your grasp of language structures and cultural nuances, while building confidence and fluency in spoken French. The course also offers the opportunity to research a personal area of interest related to French-speaking regions, fostering a greater awareness of intercultural differences.
What skills do you develop?
- Communication
- Translation
- Cultural awareness
- Writing & speaking
- Cross‐cultural skills
What careers can you pursue?
- Translation / Interpretation
- International Business
- Diplomacy
- Media
- Tourism
- Teaching
- Work in international NGOs or organisations
AS & A level components
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AS Unit 1: Speaking
Non-exam assessment: 12-15 minutes (plus additional 15 minutes preparation time)
12% of qualification 48 marks
Task 1
Arguing a point of view based on a written stimulus card (5-6 minutes)
Task 2
Discussion based on a second written stimulus card (7-9 minutes)
AS Unit 2: Listening, reading, translation and critical response in writing
Written examination: 2 hour 30 minutes
28% of qualification 84 marks
Section A: Listening
Section B: Reading
Section C: Translation – from French into English/Welsh
Section D: Critical response in writing
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A2 Unit 3: Speaking
Non-exam assessment: 11-12 minutes
18% of qualification 72 marks
Independent research project
(a) Presentation of independent research project (2 minutes) (b) Discussion on the content of the independent research project (9-10 minutes)
Learners are not permitted to use dictionaries in any part of the assessment.
A2 Unit 4: Listening, reading and translation
Written examination: 2 hours
30% of qualification 100 marks
Section A: Listening
Section B: Reading
Section C: Translation – from English/Welsh into FrenchLearners are not permitted to use dictionaries in any part of the assessment.
A2 Unit 5: Critical and analytical response in writing (closed-book)
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
12% of qualification 40 marks
One essay question –based on the study of one literary work taken from the prescribed list
Subject FAQ’s
Which examination board?
WJEC
Does the AS count towards the A level or is it a standalone qualification?
The AS will count towards the A level qualification as per the percentages above.
How will you be assessed?
Please see course component breakdown above.
