General introduction to the subject:
French is a major language used for international communication. It is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. It is one of the official languages of the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, the International Olympic Committee, the International Red Cross, and international courts.
Being able to talk in French is good for your career because it gives you an edge when applying for jobs in multinational companies. More than 220 million people speak French around the world. So why don’t you?
The program helps learners gain knowledge of language and culture that is key to the development of linguistic and intercultural competences. Foreign languages are key to mobility and employability in today’s multilingual society. Learning a second foreign language improves a person’s multilingual skills and job prospects in the job market.
Topics studied:
• The program for Modern Foreign Languages is based on the development of proficiency in the four skills:
reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• It helps learners work on level descriptors at levels A1, A2 and B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference (CEFR).
• The programme helps learners familiarize themselves with both language and culture to develop both language
and intercultural skills.
Themes
Sociocultural knowledge is to be embedded in teaching and learning.
• Greetings
• Myself and Others
• Leisure, hobbies and interests
• Time and Calendar
• Places (my environment)
• Environmental awareness
• Travel
• Food and drink
• Healthy living/lifestyle
• Use of Media and Technology
• Shops and Shopping
• Work and Job-related matters
Class activities involved:
Activities are aimed at developing both receptive and productive skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking, thus developing proficiency in all four skills. They furthermore foster the development of cultural and intercultural competences. Audio-visual, interactive and digital materials are used for these activities.
Homework assigned:
Learners are encouraged to gain knowledge about the language and to use the language through work conducted during in- and out-of-class tasks. Tasks address both productive and receptive skills. Reading and listening tasks serve as input for further learning as well as for the development of these specific skills. Other tasks are aimed at the development of cultural and intercultural competences. Examples of tasks include: writing tasks, listening and reading comprehensions and project work (e.g. oral presentations, collaborative tasks that integrate the four skills/ that address specific skills).
Assessment given:
Equal assessment of the four skills (A1 to B1 level) based on continuous summative assessment tasks. Tasks also include self-assessment tasks.
Skills acquired while studying the subject:
• Receptive and productive skills; reading, listening, speaking and listening
• Cultural and intercultural skills
• Lifelong learning skills related to foreign language learning to help learners become
• Independent language learners
• Plurilingual language skills
• Skills related to the use of technology for language learning
Skills required to study the subject:
Language skills acquired while learning other languages at school will help the learner to
develop the competences required in the four language skills
• reading and listening skills to learn more about the language and gain the input required
• ability to use different media, dictionaries etc. to continue learning beyond classroom time
This subject can lead you to the following Career Paths:
Interpretor/Translator
Teacher
Tourist Information Agent
Diplomatic Service Officer
Cabin Crew
Tourist Guide
Front Office and Guest Relations Manager
Linguist
Note: Knowledge of languages is an asset in the employment sector.