A2 Examination 5651

Test requirements

Unit 1: FRO1	Listening, Reading and Writing: 2½ hours	17½% of the total A Level marks Some of the marks available will be for synoptic assessment	The State and the individual, distribution of wealth, health issues, transport issues, science and technology, racism, crime and punishment, future of Europe, global issues.
Unit 2: FRO2	Writing: 2 hours	15% of the total A Level marks Literature/ Topics Paper Or   Coursework 15% of the total A Level marks Centre Assessed Project	Topic areas in Unit 5W will be defined by the options within the three set texts, the three literary topics and the six non-literary topics. In Unit 5C candidates may submit assignments on topics of their own choice or on those set in Unit 5W.
Unit 3 : FRO3	Speaking: 35 minutes (including 20 minutes preparation time)	17½% of the total A Level marks	Based on topic areas listed under Contemporary Issues and The Cultural and Social Landscape in Focus, namely: The State and the individual, distribution of wealth, health issues, transport issues, science and technology, racism, crime and punishment, future of Europe, global issues, together with the two chosen areas of study from The Cultural and Social Landscape in Focus.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Learning a language at AS/A2 to a high level requires more than attending every lesson and completing every homework. In order to be successful and increase confidence and fluency in a language it is recommended that you expose yourself to it and actively research it.
You are expected to do no less than two hours per week to be spent independently experiencing French.
Here are a few starting points (apart from this website of course!)

 

www.radiofrance.fr             follow links to France Info and listen to the latest newsflash

www.france2.fr                   JT en vidéo. Watch the latest news bulletin. Be aware that some  news items are more graphic than English tv would allow.

www.yahoo.fr                     Read horoscopes and latest news.

The Internet is probably the best resource for any language learner but :

• Beware of mindless distractions!
• Beware of plagariasm
• And do not believe everything you read
• Make a note of your sources

Grammar!

Your GCSE will have prepared you in beginning to understand many aspects of French grammar but never leave one point alone after it has been studied. Do some grammar spotting! Use the grammar pages as well as your textbook to fill in the gaps and improve further.

Vocabulary!

• Keep a record of new words. This may seem obvious to many but comprehension is one thing, reproducing accurate language is quite another. Ask which vocabulary guide is the best and learn it.
• Accuracy does matter.
• You also need to learn a variety of expressions to express ideas. (Learn how to plan an essay using the appropriate expressions) The taskmagic exercises should help you to remember them, then practise them in your writing and speaking.

 

Homework!

You will receive 1 hour per week per module plus one hour for grammar.

 

Good luck. Bonne chance!