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In today's interconnected world, learning a modern language is crucial for effective communication and cultural appreciation. GCSE Modern Languages (GCSE ML) prepares students to understand, speak, and write in another language, opening up numerous career opportunities in fields such as business, engineering, fashion, and sports. The curriculum emphasizes linguistic skills, grammar application, and cultural knowledge, enabling students to engage meaningfully with global communities. Embrace an international perspective in your studies and build a solid foundation for future mobility and employment prospects.
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Why GCSE Modern Languages? GCSE ML Why
The World Context • New technology + improved travel and communications = a smaller world, therefore CRUCIAL to learn to speak + communicate and appreciate other cultures GCSE ML Why
Your world: now • Get an international dimension to your studies GCSE ML Why
Your world: the future Employment / Mobility Prospects • Business • Engineering • Fashion • World-class football! • etc .... GCSE ML Why
Aims of GCSE 1. UNDERSTAND the language ... • Listening • Reading 2. COMMUNICATE in the language ... • Speaking • Writing GCSE ML Why
Aims of GCSE 3. Know about GRAMMAR and be able to apply it 4. Use language in a variety of situations building on what you know: • at home & abroad • education, training and employment • house, home & daily routine • media, entertainment and youth culture • social activities, fitness and health GCSE ML Why
Aims of GCSE 5. Know and understand the countries & communities where the language is spoken GCSE ML Why
Aims of GCSE 6. Feel positive about learning languages 7. Get a good foundation for using languages later, whether learning or using in a practical situation GCSE ML Why
Assessment Objectives Listening (25%) - May/June 2008 - Hear audio twice - Answer questions (tick box / English / French) Speaking (25% - May 2008) - 2 role play tasks - Conversation on 2 topics from 5 possible topics (one chosen by you, one 'imposed' on the day by the board) GCSE ML Why
Assessment Objectives Reading (25%) - May/June 2008 - Read variety of texts - Answer questions (tick box / English / French) Writing (25% - Coursework ... starts NOW!) - 3 pieces of work submitted on different topics - Level by outcome (list / longer letter / extended task) - One under 'controlled conditions' GCSE ML Why
School info & Documents • Plastic wallet - for ex books + text book • 2 ex books • BOOK A: classwork + homework • BOOK B: Personal Learning Log • Multimedia forms - fill in and stick in books • Key Phrases for Pupil Talk • Métro Vert • Assessment Criteria GCSE ML Why
School info & Documents • Reading Record Sheet • Speaking Record sheet • Assessment criteria • Past Papers • Dictionaries • ICT resources Bonne Chance! GCSE ML Why