French A Level

A Level French by Home Schooling – The Course

The French A level is split into two major components – AS and A2. The AS level may be sat as a  separate qualification in its own right.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study.

Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

There are thirteen tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs).

At both AS and A2 level the course is supported by aural material on CD-Rom and access to Nelson Thornes online resources at Kerboodle. Students will need to have internet access to benefit from these. The CD-Rom and online access are included within the cost of the course. See our blog on A Level French.

Availability

The French AS home education course is available now for examination in June 2013 and later years. The French A2 course is also available from Oxford Home Schooling.

Key Topics Covered

The French AS Level course covers the syllabus in five modules as follows:

AS Level French

Module One: Family and Relationships

• Relationships within the family
• Friendships
• Marriage and Partnerships

Module Two: Healthy Living and Lifestyle

• Sport and exercise
• Health and well-being
• Holidays

Module Three: Media

• Communication Technology
• Television
• Advertising

Module Four: Popular Culture

• Cinema
• Music
• Fashion/Trends

Module Five: AS Unit 1 and Unit 2

• Unit 1 – Listening, Reading and Writing Test
• Appendix 1 – Phrases for Essay Writing at AS
• Appendix 2 – CD Listening transcript
• AS Unit 2 – Speaking Test
• Appendix – Questions Personnelles, speaking and writing practice
• French Grammar Section and Verb Tables

A2 Level French

The French A2 level course covers the syllabus in five modules as follows:

Module One: The Environment

• Pollution
• Energy
• Protecting our Planet

Module Two: The Multicultural Society

• Immigration
• Integration
• Racism

Module Three: Contemporary Social Issues

• Wealth and Poverty
• Law and Order
• Impact of Scientific and Technological Progress

Module Four: Cultural Topics

• The work of a French speaking novelist: Faiza Guene
• The work of a French speaking playwright: Moliere

Module Five: Revision and Mock Exam

• Unit 3: Listening, reading and writing, exam preparation
• Unit 4: Speaking test preparation
• Listening transcripts for recorded material on CD-Rom

The Syllabus

This course prepares candidates for the new AQA French AS level syllabus 1651, for examination in 2013 and later years. Most candidates will then study the A2 syllabus 2651. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. This syllabus has been chosen because it is the most suitable for distance learning.

Assessment for the AS is based on one 2 hour written paper worth 70% of the final mark (35% of A level) and a speaking and listening test worth 30% of the final mark (15% of A level). Assessment for the A2 is based on one 2 hour 30 minute paper on listening, reading and writing worth 35% of an A level, and one 35 minute speaking test (including 20 minutes preparation time) worth 15% of an A level.

Coursework

There is no coursework.

Within A Level Home Education there are the following subjects

• Accounting A Level
• Business Studies A Level
• Economics A Level
• English A Level
• English Literature A Level
• French A Level
• History A Level
• Law A Level
• Maths and Mechanics A Level
• Maths and Statistics A Level
• Psychology A level
• Pure Mathematics A Level
• Sociology A Level
• Spanish A Level