Welsh - GCSE

The context for learning GCSE Welsh Second Language is organised under three broad themes:

• EMPLOYMENT
• WALES AND THE WORLD
• YOUTH

Learners will be awarded the qualification based on performance in both Non-Examination Assessments and Written Examinations

Non-Examination Assessments:

• Unit 1: Oracy response to visual stimulus Non-examination assessment) 25% of the qualification 50 marks

  A task for a pair/ group of three based on visual stimuli provided by WJEC to stimulate discussion.

• Unit 2: Communicating with other people Non-examination assessment.

  A discussion in pairs/groups of three based on triggers such as a combination of graphs, pictures and short reading texts provided by WJEC.

  
  

  Written Examination:

• Unit 3: Narrative, specific and instructional Written examination: Reading tasks with non-verbal and written responses, including one translation task from English to Welsh and one proof reading task and writing tasks
• Unit 4: Descriptive, creative and imaginative written examination. Reading tasks with non-verbal and written responses and writing tasks.

Exam Fee: £35.00

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Course Fee: £380.00

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