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GCSE Languages

The new GCSE in Languages features exams at the end of Year 11, with no coursework. Study skills required include identifying general information, recognizing key points, and deducing meaning. The themes cover identity and culture, Wales and the world, and current and future study and employment. The exams include speaking, listening, reading, and writing components.

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GCSE Languages

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  1. GCSE Languages What is it all about? 2016 onwards

  2. The new GCSE: Key features: • 5 hours a fortnight • There is no coursework……. All assessments will be in the form of exams at the end of Year 11. • You will see our Foreign Language assistant once a fortnight for help with the speaking element of your exam. • You can be assessed at foundation or higher level (decision will be made in Year 11) • Dictionaries will NOT be allowed in any exam. • All exams will be marked out of 60. • The WJEC have said they will be offering a textbook (????)

  3. The new GCSE: Study skills required: • Identify general information • Identify an overall message • Find key points / specific details • Opinions • Deducing meaning • Recognising and responding to key information (themes and ideas) • Scanning – organising and presenting information • Drawing inferences / implicit meaning (implied or suggested)

  4. The new GCSE: Themes • All topics covered through Years 10 & 11 can be organised under three broad themes: • Identity & Culture • Wales and the World • Current and future study and employment

  5. The new GCSE: Themes:

  6. UNIT 1Speaking (25%) (60 marks) 3 parts make up the oral exam: • Roleplay • Photo card • Conversation You will have 12 minutes preparation time The overall test will last: • 7-9 minutes for foundation tier • 10-12 minutes for higher tier Minimum 10% of marks will come from correct grammar usage Tasks will be set by the WJEC but the assessment will be carried out by your class teacher The speaking exam will take place during a 5 week period (April & May) – before the normal exam period!

  7. Unit 2Listening (25%) (60 Marks) Foundation Tier: 5 minutes reading time / 35 minutes exam. Higher tier: 5 minutes reading time / 45 minutes exam. You will need to respond to questions in English and in the Target Language (20 - 30% of questions). There will be a variety of question types: • Multiple choice • Gap-fill • True/False • Short written responses

  8. Unit 3Reading (25%) (60 marks) Foundation Tier: 1 hour Higher Tier : 1 Hour 15 minutes. You will need to respond to questions in English and in the Target Language There will be a variety of question types: • Multiple Choice • Match-up • Gap-fill one word answers • True / False • Short responses • Completing information in a table • Longer responses • Translation = Assessed Language into English

  9. Unit 4Writing (25%) (60 marks) Foundation Tier: 1 hour 15 minutes At foundation level y0u will be required to produce the following: • 2 short texts in the Assessed Language (60 words) • An extended piece of writing: email, letter or promotional material (90-120 words) • Translation of simple sentences from English into the Assessed Language (35-40 words)

  10. Unit 4Writing (25%) (60 marks) Higher Tier: 1 hour 30 minutes At higher level y0u will be required to produce the following: • A piece of writing in the assessed language such as an email, letter or promotional material. (90-120 words) • An extended more complex piece of writing such as a letter, email, web-page, blog or report (150-180 words) • Translation of a short passage from English into the Assessed Language (50-55 words)

  11. Assessments throughout Years 10 & 11. Throughout Years 10 and 11 there will be a selection of designated activities and exams that will need to be completed. All assessments will aid in preparing you for your final exams in your chosen language. See your schedule of work for more detailed information regarding your assessments.

  12. GCSE French / German Summary • 5 hours of teaching per fortnight • No coursework • All exams happen at the end of Year 11 • Mock exam at end of Year 10 • Regular assessments to check progress Exams • Unit 1 – Speaking. 25% - 60 Marks • Unit 2 – Listening. 25% - 60 Marks • Unit 3 – Reading. 25% - 60 Marks • Unit 4 – Writing. 25% - 60 Marks

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