National 4/5

French

INFO

Curriculum Leader: Mr. McCulloch

Course Description

Learners who choose to continue studying French in S4 will build on the significant work they will have done in S1 to S3, in terms of vocabulary, grammar and the skills they have developed in Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing. The S4 French course will help learners to become more confident in their handling of language and allow them to express more confidently themselves in French, in both speaking and writing.

Skills and Topics

Learners will continue to develop their skills in Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing. From the four contexts of Society, Learning, Employability and Culture, pupils will cover topics such as: home area and the environment, holidays, school life, technology, film/TV, food/drink, healthy living, family relationships, and the world of work.

As part of the S4 course, learners will also learn about the culture of France, including French cinema and music as well as that of the many other French-speaking countries around the world.

Teaching Approaches and Resources

Those studying French will learn to work independently as well as in pairs or small groups and they will have the opportunity to learn via a variety of activities developing language and communication skills. Lessons will regularly be conducted in French for learners to develop their Listening and Talking skills. There remains an emphasis on games and active learning strategies to reinforce and practice new vocabulary

Learners will also be encouraged to make use of iPads to research their own interests in French and to develop further their Reading skills. They will also continue to make use of various websites and apps to improve their digital skills alongside their language skills.

Possible Careers

  • Air cabin crew

  • Immigration officer

  • EFL teacher

  • Resort representative

  • Tourist guide

  • Travel and tourism

  • Translating

  • Journalism

  • Interpreting

  • Performing arts

  • Law

  • Airline customer service agent

  • Car rental agent

  • Events manager

  • Interpreter

  • Retail buyer

  • Tourist information assistant

  • Travel agent

  • Teaching (primary and secondary)

  • Computing and ICT-related jobs

  • Hospitality / hotel work

  • International aid work

  • Airport information assistant

  • Customs officer

  • Tour manager

  • Cooking

  • Retail and customer services

  • Events management

  • Marketing

  • Business management

  • Administration

  • Speech and language therapy