I don't think I'll hit my A-level requirements and don't have a backup

I am planning to take Spanish, French, and English Language for my A-levels. I don’t have a French GCSE, but my college’s French teacher said I could start French from scratch if I get mostly 7s and above in all my other subjects, but I don’t think I will get those grades. I want a back up subject in case I can't do French but there isn't a single other subject that I enjoy and am good at. Does anyone who took similar subjects have any suggestions for other subjects they liked or any good ideas for a backup option?

Reply 1

simrankc26

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Original post by unclear-eyelid

I am planning to take Spanish, French, and English Language for my A-levels. I don’t have a French GCSE, but my college’s French teacher said I could start French from scratch if I get mostly 7s and above in all my other subjects, but I don’t think I will get those grades. I want a back up subject in case I can't do French but there isn't a single other subject that I enjoy and am good at. Does anyone who took similar subjects have any suggestions for other subjects they liked or any good ideas for a backup option?

I did French Spanish and RS at A Level and do both French and Spanish at uni now alongside beginners Portuguese. With the film, book, essay writing, grammar and speaking involved, I really don't recommend doing French A Level without GCSE. Especially when ur planning to take english language and Spanish alongside it. I did RS (philosophy and ethics) whereas others in my class did history or geography so maybe a humanity?

Reply 2

sarahchrysan

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Original post by unclear-eyelid

I am planning to take Spanish, French, and English Language for my A-levels. I don’t have a French GCSE, but my college’s French teacher said I could start French from scratch if I get mostly 7s and above in all my other subjects, but I don’t think I will get those grades. I want a back up subject in case I can't do French but there isn't a single other subject that I enjoy and am good at. Does anyone who took similar subjects have any suggestions for other subjects they liked or any good ideas for a backup option?

you can do it! just prqactice a lot! Get your essays marked and improve with the feedback

Reply 3

unclear-eyelid

OP

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The humanities were one of my first thoughts, to be honest I'll probably do history if I can't do French but they just seem so content heavy! How did you find RS?