Exploring the Benefits of Learning Languages Through GCSE French and German

FRENCH AND GERMAN GCSE
Zürich, Switzerland
Vienna, Austria
Liechtenstein
Merano, Italy
Berlin, Germany
Freiburg, Germany
Riquewihr, France
Brussels, Belgium
Montréal, Canada
Paris, France
Strasbourg, France
Geneva, Switzerland
The proportion of the world that does not speak English as its first language
is: -
a)
1%
b)
25%
c)
74%
d)
94%
What proportion of the world speaks NO ENGLISH AT ALL?
a)
75%
b)
60%
c)
50%
d)
25%
How many UK companies are losing business because of poor foreign language
skills?
a)
1 out of every 100
b)
1 out of every 5
c)
1 out of every 50
GCSE FRENCH AND GERMAN - STRUCTURE
LISTENING – 25%
READING – 25%
SPEAKING – 25%
Foundation – approx. 7 minutes long
Higher – approx. 10 minutes long
Your year 8 and 9 speaking tests are/were not far off that – 
NOTHING TO
WORRY ABOUT
WRITING – 25%
Foundation – write a couple of short passages of between 50 and 90 words and
some simple translation tasks.
Some year 7s after 3 months of German or French write 100+ words in the
writing exam at the end of the first term.
AGAIN NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT
Higher – write two passages of 90 and 150 words and a translation task.
TOPICS
THE GOOD NEWS IS …
YOU HAVE BEEN DOING GCSE TOPICS
FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS!!!!!
THE ENVIRONMENT
SOCIETY
Learning Languages Opens a Door To The World
SOME REASONS For CONSIDERING GCSE FRENCH AND GERMAN
Develops language learning skills
Highly regarded qualification – Ebacc
Encourages tolerance of difference in a global world
Central skill to certain occupations – Modern Languages teaching, translation, interpreting
Useful extra skill to many other specialisms – business, journalism, tourism, law, science,
engineering, communications
Thirsk Student A level successes in French and German, going
on to study Languages or Linguistics at university
Laura Marwood –  Durham University, PhD London University
Amber Welford – French and German Aberystwyth University
Lizzie Lee – German and Philosophy Oxford University
Maddison Coleman – German and Philosophy London University
Jade Brown – German and Dutch Sheffield University
Jamie Bailey – Linguistics – Cambridge University
Oliver Harrison – German, Spanish and Arabic - St Andrews
Archie Turner – French and German – Oxford University
Will Chandler – German and Spanish – Manchester University
“Everyone thinks when they go abroad that everyone speaks English. Trust me, this is not
the case. Whilst working in Paris I have made so many great friends and met same amazing
people through speaking a foreign language, not just from France, but Costa Rica,
Switzerland, Italy and Germany.” (Amber Welford – studied French and German at Thirsk
and at university)
“Learning a language opens so many doors, for university, for jobs, for travel,
for meeting new people.” (Bethany Suffield – worked in Switzerland and
studied Business with a Foreign Language)
Further information or questions?
-
Speak to any of the MFL teachers
-
email andrew.acheson@thirskschool.org
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Uncover the importance of learning languages like French and German through GCSE exams, offering a gateway to global opportunities and diverse career paths in fields such as business, journalism, and more. Discover the achievements of students excelling in French and German studies, showcasing the value of linguistic skills beyond borders.


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  1. Vienna, Austria Merano, Italy Freiburg, Germany Berlin, Germany Liechtenstein Z rich, Switzerland FRENCH AND GERMAN GCSE Montr al, Canada Strasbourg, France Paris, France Brussels, Belgium Riquewihr, France Geneva, Switzerland

  2. The proportion of the world that does not speak English as its first language is: - a) 1% b) 25% c) 74% d) 94% What proportion of the world speaks NO ENGLISH AT ALL? a) 75% b) 60% c) 50% d) 25% How many UK companies are losing business because of poor foreign language skills? a) 1 out of every 100 b) 1 out of every 5 c) 1 out of every 50

  3. GCSE FRENCH AND GERMAN - STRUCTURE LISTENING 25% READING 25% SPEAKING 25% Foundation approx. 7 minutes long Higher approx. 10 minutes long Your year 8 and 9 speaking tests are/were not far off that NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT WRITING 25% Foundation write a couple of short passages of between 50 and 90 words and some simple translation tasks. Some year 7s after 3 months of German or French write 100+ words in the writing exam at the end of the first term. AGAIN NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT Higher write two passages of 90 and 150 words and a translation task.

  4. TOPICS YOU HAVE BEEN DOING GCSE TOPICS FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS!!!!! THE GOOD NEWS IS THE ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY HEALTH AND FITNESS THE MEDIA

  5. Learning Languages Opens a Door To The World SOME REASONS For CONSIDERING GCSE FRENCH AND GERMAN Develops language learning skills Highly regarded qualification Ebacc Encourages tolerance of difference in a global world Central skill to certain occupations Modern Languages teaching, translation, interpreting Useful extra skill to many other specialisms business, journalism, tourism, law, science, engineering, communications

  6. Thirsk Student A level successes in French and German, going on to study Languages or Linguistics at university Laura Marwood Durham University, PhD London University Amber Welford French and German Aberystwyth University Lizzie Lee German and Philosophy Oxford University Maddison Coleman German and Philosophy London University Jade Brown German and Dutch Sheffield University Jamie Bailey Linguistics Cambridge University Oliver Harrison German, Spanish and Arabic - St Andrews Archie Turner French and German Oxford University Will Chandler German and Spanish Manchester University Everyone thinks when they go abroad that everyone speaks English. Trust me, this is not the case. Whilst working in Paris I have made so many great friends and met same amazing people through speaking a foreign language, not just from France, but Costa Rica, Switzerland, Italy and Germany. (Amber Welford studied French and German at Thirsk and at university) Learning a language opens so many doors, for university, for jobs, for travel, for meeting new people. (Bethany Suffield worked in Switzerland and studied Business with a Foreign Language)

  7. Further information or questions? - Speak to any of the MFL teachers - email andrew.acheson@thirskschool.org

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