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Modern Foreign Languages
French, German & Spanish
Where are you going?
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“Runshaw is very friendly and welcoming with great teachers. There’s really good support at all times. I hope to study Physics/Theoretical Physics at Durham University after completing my time at Runshaw.”
Superb
Teaching
Why should I come to Runshaw to study Modern Foreign Languages?
Runshaw’s team of MFL teachers are highly experienced A Level teachers and examiners. They are committed to helping you achieve your very best and preparing you for success. You will receive extra coaching each week
to prepare you for the oral exam and will have access to hundreds of resources and interactive language learning media.
The study of a Modern Foreign Language at
A Level is both challenging and satisfying and requires a high level of student commitment; however, the rewards are immense and equip you with a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity.
Much of the time in class you will be working in your chosen language of study and you will develop your knowledge and understanding of not just your chosen language, but its culture and society.
What will I study?
The A Level course builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE.
• you will study advanced level grammar and language structures
• you will study the society, the culture and the history of your chosen language country
• you will further develop your expertise by studying one prescribed text and one prescribed film
• you will undertake an independent research project in your chosen language
How is the course assessed?
Your language skills are assessed in external exams at the end of Year 2. In addition to listening and reading comprehensions, you
will translate unseen texts, summarise unseen texts, and write one essay in your chosen language on a prescribed book, and one essay in your chosen language on a prescribed film.
Your speaking ability is assessed in a 20-minute unscripted speaking test.
How do I find out more and apply?
Please see our course leaflet at www.runshaw.ac.uk and press the ‘Apply’ button. For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please access nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
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