1. Why should you do Languages at GCSE?
YOU NEED A LANGUAGE IN YOUR LIFE THAT’S NOT ENGLISH

2. Why learn a foreign language?
We surveyed 100 people....
Why learn a foreign language?
We live in a multi-lingual, global society
Transferable skills
Improved communication
Enhanced job opportunities – at home and abroad
Broader horizons
Travel opportunities
It’s fun, interesting and impressive
Learn about culture, history, literature and society
26%
18%
16%
14%
11% 7% 5% 3%

3. Why learn a foreign language?
We surveyed 100 people....
Why learn a foreign language?
We live in a multi-lingual, global society
Transferable skills
Improved communication
Enhanced job opportunities – at home and abroad
Broader horizons
Travel opportunities
It’s fun, interesting and impressive
Learn about culture, history, literature and society
26%
18%
16%
14%
11% 7% 5% 3%

4. Local/ national/international areas of interests
Content: 3 themes:
Identity and Culture
Me, my family, my friends
Technology
Free-time activities
Customs and festivals
Local/ national/international areas of interests
Home, town, region
Social issues
Environment
Poverty
Travel and tourism
Education
&
world of work
Studies
School life
Post-16
Careers and Jobs

5. ASSESSMENT
The 4 skills will be assessed: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
They will all be assessed in a final exam- (April/June of Year 11- Summer 2020)
You will be either entered for Foundation or Higher Tier across the 4 skills.

6. ASSESSMENT PAPER 1: Listening Paper 2: Speaking Paper 3: Reading
Paper 4: Writing
Assessment weighting
25%
Foundation Tier
35 mins
(including 5 mn reading time)
/40
7-9 mins
+ 12 mn preparation time
/60
45 mins 1h
/50
Higher Tier
(including 5 mins reading time)
10-12 mins
+ 12 mins preparation time
1h15

7. Jobs with MFL
Jobs specifically for MFL
Interpreter
Translator
Teacher

8. Jobs with MFL Jobs where MFL is encouraged Business services
Charity work
Diplomatic services
Engineering
Media
Museums & libraries
Public administration
Teaching
Tourism
Transport & logistics
Sales executive

9. English is not enough –you need a foreign language
You can travel to new places around the world.
It’s the perfect way to meet new people and discover new cultures.

10. Speaking another language really makes you stand out from the crowd.
 Learning a foreign language can help you understand your own language and make it easier to learn others.
You develop 4 key skills; listening, reading, speaking and writing.

11. You'll have fun learning
about a wide range of topics from shopping, to sport, to food and entertainment.
Speaking more than one language increases your brain capacity and you have better memory too. (fights against Alzheimer’s & Dementia

12. You build multi-tasking skills
Your memory improves
You become more perceptive
Your decision making skills improve

13. It’s an impressive achievement to speak a foreign language and you'll have better options for your future!