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Ok so, I'm doing 10 other subjects as well as French. I will still get still Ebacc since I'm fluent in Spanish and will do the Spanish gcse exams.
My goals are all Grade 9s, and perhaps French will spread me too thin? I'm not struggling in French or anything, my teacher says she's confident I'll do ''pretty good''. However, I also want to ensure the grades on my other subjects and make sure I properly spend time on them.
I mean I could always learn French and do the exams once I'm an adult (if I wanted to), and on more 'calm' terms.
Keep in mind, I'm someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety.
My goals are all Grade 9s, and perhaps French will spread me too thin? I'm not struggling in French or anything, my teacher says she's confident I'll do ''pretty good''. However, I also want to ensure the grades on my other subjects and make sure I properly spend time on them.
I mean I could always learn French and do the exams once I'm an adult (if I wanted to), and on more 'calm' terms.
Keep in mind, I'm someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety.
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
Ok so, I'm doing 10 other subjects as well as French. I will still get still Ebacc since I'm fluent in Spanish and will do the Spanish gcse exams.
My goals are all Grade 9s, and perhaps French will spread me too thin? I'm not struggling in French or anything, my teacher says she's confident I'll do ''pretty good''. However, I also want to ensure the grades on my other subjects and make sure I properly spend time on them.
I mean I could always learn French and do the exams once I'm an adult (if I wanted to), and on more 'calm' terms.
Keep in mind, I'm someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety.
Ok so, I'm doing 10 other subjects as well as French. I will still get still Ebacc since I'm fluent in Spanish and will do the Spanish gcse exams.
My goals are all Grade 9s, and perhaps French will spread me too thin? I'm not struggling in French or anything, my teacher says she's confident I'll do ''pretty good''. However, I also want to ensure the grades on my other subjects and make sure I properly spend time on them.
I mean I could always learn French and do the exams once I'm an adult (if I wanted to), and on more 'calm' terms.
Keep in mind, I'm someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety.
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(Original post by hapiolen)
Yes it will save you time and your youth
Yes it will save you time and your youth
Is all that waffle worth it?
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
One of my teachers says that the more languages the better, because employers appreciate that. By the time you get to a job interview you don't even need to remember anything you learned; just remember things like ''my birthday is on the x''. Not only that, but it might make you stand out from other people who want that same job. By the way, I want to work either as a dentist or an statistician.
Is all that waffle worth it?
One of my teachers says that the more languages the better, because employers appreciate that. By the time you get to a job interview you don't even need to remember anything you learned; just remember things like ''my birthday is on the x''. Not only that, but it might make you stand out from other people who want that same job. By the way, I want to work either as a dentist or an statistician.
Is all that waffle worth it?
other things can make you stand out aswell like good work exp , unique character and other things , not only qualifications
i would drop french but its up to you
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(Original post by hapiolen)
which teacher said that ? if it was a language teacher don't trust him/her lol . they are biased .
other things can make you stand out aswell like good work exp , unique character and other things , not only qualifications
i would drop french but its up to you
which teacher said that ? if it was a language teacher don't trust him/her lol . they are biased .
other things can make you stand out aswell like good work exp , unique character and other things , not only qualifications
i would drop french but its up to you
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
Ok so, I'm doing 10 other subjects as well as French. I will still get still Ebacc since I'm fluent in Spanish and will do the Spanish gcse exams.
My goals are all Grade 9s, and perhaps French will spread me too thin? I'm not struggling in French or anything, my teacher says she's confident I'll do ''pretty good''. However, I also want to ensure the grades on my other subjects and make sure I properly spend time on them.
I mean I could always learn French and do the exams once I'm an adult (if I wanted to), and on more 'calm' terms.
Keep in mind, I'm someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety.
Ok so, I'm doing 10 other subjects as well as French. I will still get still Ebacc since I'm fluent in Spanish and will do the Spanish gcse exams.
My goals are all Grade 9s, and perhaps French will spread me too thin? I'm not struggling in French or anything, my teacher says she's confident I'll do ''pretty good''. However, I also want to ensure the grades on my other subjects and make sure I properly spend time on them.
I mean I could always learn French and do the exams once I'm an adult (if I wanted to), and on more 'calm' terms.
Keep in mind, I'm someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety.
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(Original post by harrya2002)
Keep french unless it’s becoming a major problem. I did 4 languages for gcse and they really complemented each other. Also, the threshold for a 9 isn’t in achievable - half my class of 15 got a grade 9.
Keep french unless it’s becoming a major problem. I did 4 languages for gcse and they really complemented each other. Also, the threshold for a 9 isn’t in achievable - half my class of 15 got a grade 9.
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
Ok, I won't drop it, I was worried about not achieving the grades but you calmed me down, thank you
Ok, I won't drop it, I was worried about not achieving the grades but you calmed me down, thank you
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(Original post by hapiolen)
You said you are someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety and other subjects like maths and science are really topic heavy and it will be better to get higher grades in the core subjects . Learning French as well as 10 other subjects will put loads of pressure on you and you will end up procrastinating . Also people at harrya2002 's class may not have anxiety and don't feel pressurized as you may do so they did better . But again its up to you , i am someone who procrastinating and felt anxious a lot therefore i dropped spanish and felt much more time on other subjects and got 8's and 7's in mocks (this year) .
You said you are someone who stresses much more than the average person, and also have anxiety and other subjects like maths and science are really topic heavy and it will be better to get higher grades in the core subjects . Learning French as well as 10 other subjects will put loads of pressure on you and you will end up procrastinating . Also people at harrya2002 's class may not have anxiety and don't feel pressurized as you may do so they did better . But again its up to you , i am someone who procrastinating and felt anxious a lot therefore i dropped spanish and felt much more time on other subjects and got 8's and 7's in mocks (this year) .
P.S. Sorry if I sound annoying going back and forth on decisions lol x
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
Actually, I'll drop it, thank you
P.S. Sorry if I sound annoying going back and forth on decisions lol x
Actually, I'll drop it, thank you
P.S. Sorry if I sound annoying going back and forth on decisions lol x
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
Actually, I'll drop it, thank you
P.S. Sorry if I sound annoying going back and forth on decisions lol x
Actually, I'll drop it, thank you
P.S. Sorry if I sound annoying going back and forth on decisions lol x
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(Original post by harrya2002)
Do what feels right. Either way, it’s not going to have any real impact on your future. French is always something you can come back to.
Do what feels right. Either way, it’s not going to have any real impact on your future. French is always something you can come back to.
x(I literally just did it again smhhhh)
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
What feels right tbh is sticking with French and doing meditation to help with anxiety... I won't drop it then, cheers x
(I literally just did it again smhhhh)
What feels right tbh is sticking with French and doing meditation to help with anxiety... I won't drop it then, cheers
x(I literally just did it again smhhhh)
Just think about it for a day before making hasty decisions
and then when you haven't got mixed feelings you would have made a choice
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(Original post by Sha.xo527)
What feels right tbh is sticking with French and doing meditation to help with anxiety... I won't drop it then, cheers x
(I literally just did it again smhhhh)
What feels right tbh is sticking with French and doing meditation to help with anxiety... I won't drop it then, cheers
x(I literally just did it again smhhhh)
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(Original post by hapiolen)
Yes it will save you time and your youth
Yes it will save you time and your youth
I wanted to drop it but I suggest taking it anyway . An extra GCSE no matter the grade (as long as you pass) is good
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(Original post by hapiolen)
it can effect your future if you don't focus on main subjects .
Just think about it for a day before making hasty decisions
and then when you haven't got mixed feelings you would have made a choice
it can effect your future if you don't focus on main subjects .
Just think about it for a day before making hasty decisions
and then when you haven't got mixed feelings you would have made a choice
Last edited by Sha.xo527; 1 month ago
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