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Modern Foreign Languages – French and Spanish

Whether you are studying French or Spanish, the course (MFL GCSE AQA) will cover the four Attainment
Targets of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. These will be examined at the end of Year 11 in 4 final
exams covering the 3 following themes:

Theme 1: Identity and Culture (family, friends, technology, free time, customs and festivals)

Theme 2: Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interests (home, town, social and global issues,
travel and tourism)

Theme 3: Current and Future Study and Employment (studies, education, career choices and ambitions)

Here is a brief outline of the 4 exam papers:

Paper 1: Listening, is worth 25% of the total GCSE marks and lasts 35 minutes at Foundation Tier and 45
minutes at Higher Tier.

Paper 2: Speaking, is worth 25% of the total GCSE marks and lasts 7 to 9 minutes at Foundation Tier and 10
to 12 minutes at Higher Tier.

Paper 3: Reading, is worth 25% of the total GCSE marks and lasts 45 minutes at Foundation Tier and one
hour at Higher Tier.

Paper 4: Writing, is worth 25% of the total GCSE marks and lasts one hour at Foundation Tier and 1 hour 15
minutes at Higher Tier.

Language graduates score high on employability compared to graduates of other disciplines and studying
languages alongside another degree subject can also enhance job prospects.

Here are some examples of jobs for which a language qualification could be used:

• Conference interpreter
• Air cabin crew member, Tourist guide or Resort representative
• Bilingual secretary or Translator
• Journalist
• Export manager
• Information scientist or Medical Translator
• Immigration officer
• International lawyer or Court interpreter
• European Union official

Examination Board: AQA Syllabus Code: 8658

Head of Department: Mrs N Motaban nmotaban@emmausmac.com