MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
(French and Travel & Tourism)

HELPFUL SITES

French
Our students learn a basic language competance, knowledge of the language and a cultural understanding.

In KS3 all students study French. Most students have 1 lesson a week, some have 2 lessons a week. We cover all 4 skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

In KS4 students have the option to continue with French. We follow the AQA syllabus, where the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking all have equal weighting. Speaking and writing are assessed by controlled assessments which are completed as an integral part of the teaching and learning. Reading and listening are completed as formal exams at the end of Y11.

Travel and Tourism
We also offer BTEC Travel and Tourism (level 2) which is worth 4 GCSE A* - C. A The course focuses on the travel and tourism industry and provides students with the background understanding and knowledge to find work in the industry or to undertake further study. Students who achieve a Pass grade may continue at college at level 3.

All work is assessed by assignments and students build up portfolios of work.

The modules covered are:

1. The Travel and Tourism industry: this gives an overview of the industry and looks at how tourism has developed over the years

2. Customer care: looking at customers service, how to ensure good customer service, dealing with complaints, investigating customer service at various tourism venues
3. UK holidays: popular UK destinations, the appeal of different destinations, planning routes and booking holidays

4. European holidays: popular European destinations, the appeal of different destinations, travelling abroad, planning and booking holidays

5. Marketing: the principals of marketing; investigating how venues market themselves; developing marketing materials; planning visits including risk assessments, finance and organisation of visits.