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Why GCSE Modern Languages?

Why GCSE Modern Languages?. The World Context. New technology + improved travel and communications = a smaller world, therefore CRUCIAL to learn to speak + communicate and appreciate other cultures. Your world: now. Get an international dimension to your studies. Your world: the future.

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Why GCSE Modern Languages?

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  1. Why GCSE Modern Languages? GCSE ML Why

  2. 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

  3. Your world: now • Get an international dimension to your studies GCSE ML Why

  4. Your world: the future Employment / Mobility Prospects • Business • Engineering • Fashion • World-class football! • etc .... GCSE ML Why

  5. Aims of GCSE 1. UNDERSTAND the language ... • Listening • Reading 2. COMMUNICATE in the language ... • Speaking • Writing GCSE ML Why

  6. 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

  7. Aims of GCSE 5. Know and understand the countries & communities where the language is spoken GCSE ML Why

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. School info & Documents • Reading Record Sheet • Speaking Record sheet • Assessment criteria • Past Papers • Dictionaries • ICT resources Bonne Chance! GCSE ML Why

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