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MODERN
FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
DEPARTMENT VISION
The Modern Foreign Languages department aim to open students’ minds to different opportunities and culture and help them integrate in a global world. To teach students rigour and resilience as well as harvesting a love and a passion for a hidden talent or intrigue for a new language. At Manchester Communication Academy we want to teach communication skills and give our students confidence to become public speakers, prepared for a confident future, empowered to articulate their thoughts and give students ambition to aim high (universities) as well as raises aspiration. We want our students to enjoy their learning whilst developing a deeper understanding and respect for other cultures.
KEY STAGE 4
The topics we are studying as part of the Edexcel GCSE course are:
Theme 1: Identity and Culture
Theme 2: Local Area, Holiday and Travel
Theme 3: School
Theme 4: Future aspiration, study and work
Theme 5: International and Global Dimension
Students will be assessed at the end of Year 11 in Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. Each skill is worth 25% of their overall grade.
The GCSE Specifications can be found using the following links:
French: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/french-2016.html
Spanish: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/spanish-2016.html