Level 1 French
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs H. Drabble.
This course builds on the foundational knowledge gained in Years 9 and 10 and offers students the chance to become competent in dealing with a wide range of everyday situations in French. Students will be encouraged to manage their work for the internal standard and will be offered some flexibility in their choice of tasks.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge.
Course Overview
Term 1
Topics covered: 72 Hours in Paris: Places in the town and activities (tourist attractions), accommodation, clothes and gift shopping, public transport and transactional language. Present and future tenses.
Term 2
Topics covered: Health and Well-Being: Sport and free time activities, parts of the body and injuries, pop culture, family and friendships, going out. Modal verbs and the past tense.
Term 3
Topics covered: Celebrations: Habits and routines, school, family and traditions, relationships, French calendar, festivals/celebrations. Reflexive verbs and the imperfect tense.
Term 4
Vocabulary and grammar revision, preparation and practice for external reading exam.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Assessment Information
French 1.2 A.S. 91965 v3 - Communicate in French for a chosen purpose Internal 5 CreditsFrench 1.3 A.S. 91966 v3 - Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts External 5 Credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
French 1.2 - Communicate in French for a chosen purpose
NZQA Info
French 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts
Pathway Tags
By engaging in French, students gain skills and knowledge that can lead to, and support, a wide range of pathways. The ability to communicate in more than one language helps students stand out. Students with the knowledge of an additional language demonstrate that they are committed to their learning and are interested in the world beyond their own. This is a considerable advantage and enhances employability in any career. Possible future careers: Translator, interpreter, lawyer, social worker, engineer, business or communications analyst, pilot, flight attendant, shipping agent, foreign affairs and trade employee, government employee, importer or exporter, immigration officer, immigration lawyer, police officer, investigator, banking administrator, researcher, librarian, anthropologist, journalist, advertising manager, event planner, writer, marketing manager, film and video editor, film maker, speech therapist, doctor, nurse, surgeon, care-giver, fashion designer, fashion model, teacher, lecturer, instructor, tourist guide, chef, waiter, restauranteur, hotel clerk, hotel manager, travel agent, professional sports player or coach.,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths