French - GCSE

L2 Level 2
Part Time
3 September 2024 — 28 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

The French GCSE is an intensive one-year course. In this fast-paced course students will develop a deeper understanding of French language, culture and society while developing overall competence in communication and grammar in French. Students will practise the four language skills of reading, speaking, listening and writing and are encouraged to use the target language wherever possible.   

Although the course is suitable for beginners, previous study of French or another foreign language is recommended. 

The aim of the course is to prepare students to sit the WJEC French GCSE Assessment.

What you will study

The WJEC GCSE French course will cover a variety of topic areas. They are divided into three main themes:

1. Identity and Culture

2. Wales and the World – Areas of Interest

3. Current and Future Study and Employment

These areas are further divided into subthemes and their corresponding modules: 

Identity and Culture 

Youth Culture: Self and Relationships, Technology and Social Media. 

Lifestyle: Health and Fitness, Entertainment and Leisure 

Customs and Traditions: Food and Drink, Festivals and Celebrations 

Wales and the World – Areas of Interest 

Home and Locality: Local Areas of Interest, Travel and Transport 

The Wider World: Local and Regional Features and Characteristics of France and French-Speaking Countries, Holidays and Tourism 

Global Sustainability: Environment, Social Issues 

Current and Future Study and Employment 

Current Study: School/College Life, School/College Studies 

Enterprise, Employability and Future Plans: Employment, Skills and Personal Qualities, Post-16 Study, Career Plans 

The exam is divided up equally across the four skill areas: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Each exam is worth 25% of overall assessment. 

Reading 

In the reading exam you will have to: 

answer different style questions 
answer three questions in French 
answer two questions on literary texts 
translate into English 

Listening 
In the listening exam you will have to: 

answer different style questions 
answer two questions in French 

Speaking 

In the speaking exam you will have to prepare the following: 

role play 
photo card 
conversation on two themes 

Writing 

In the writing exam you will have to: 

write in different styles about all three themes 
translate into French 

Recommended books: 

WJEC French GCSE textbook by Louise Pearce, Bethan McHugh and Chris Whittaker

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French Grammar, by Annie Heminway

Course fee per year

Course Fee: £380.00

Exam Fee: £35.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for adult learners, but previous study of French or another foreign language is necessary. This could include study of a foreign language at KS3, private study at home or with a tutor or consistent use of an online or digital tool such as a language app. All class communication outside of the lesson will be conducted through Microsoft TEAMS. You will also need to use a computer to complete coursework. Therefore, some knowledge and/or experience of Microsoft Office will be an advantage. Full-time students should have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade D.

Course times

Wednesday (17:45 - 20:45)

Teaching and assessment

  • Exams continuous assessment and coursework

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

3 September 2024

End date

28 June 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

GCCC2E02
L2

Qualification

WJEC Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in French

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE