What do I do? A-Level French
Hello everyone, I am after some advice . . . I really don't know what to do! Lets hope that you can help!!
Background
At the start of Year 11, I was asked about what I originally wanted to take for my GCSE's by my Head of Year who was a French teacher, I had told her that I would of liked to done GCSE French. The following week she invited me to a chat with the Head of Languages where I explained the situation that I would of loved to have done GCSE French but because class numbers were low, the school did not allow the class to run. From here the Head of Languages had began teaching me GCSE French after school. This was now November time, where exams were not so far away. I will admit with the stress from my mainstream subjects French was but on the backburner till I had my actual exam timetable which showed all four exams for the course. I WAS SCARED!! I can successfully say now though, I had achieved a C grade which is the same to a Grade 4 / 5 in the number scale.
Now I am in college
As the eager linguistic I thought that A-Level French would be fun, however I will admit after 5 weeks of it, I believe it will start taking its toll. I have two other A-Level Subjects alongside French and the compulsory Welsh National Baccalaureate which is equivalent to a A-Level Grade.
This leads me to say, do I drop French or stick with it?
Many thanks for your help!!
Background
At the start of Year 11, I was asked about what I originally wanted to take for my GCSE's by my Head of Year who was a French teacher, I had told her that I would of liked to done GCSE French. The following week she invited me to a chat with the Head of Languages where I explained the situation that I would of loved to have done GCSE French but because class numbers were low, the school did not allow the class to run. From here the Head of Languages had began teaching me GCSE French after school. This was now November time, where exams were not so far away. I will admit with the stress from my mainstream subjects French was but on the backburner till I had my actual exam timetable which showed all four exams for the course. I WAS SCARED!! I can successfully say now though, I had achieved a C grade which is the same to a Grade 4 / 5 in the number scale.
Now I am in college
As the eager linguistic I thought that A-Level French would be fun, however I will admit after 5 weeks of it, I believe it will start taking its toll. I have two other A-Level Subjects alongside French and the compulsory Welsh National Baccalaureate which is equivalent to a A-Level Grade.
This leads me to say, do I drop French or stick with it?
Many thanks for your help!!
Reply 1
I think that it is entirely your decision in the end. I am French and so taking French for A Level was expected but I really didn't like it because there was a lot of extra work which I just didn't have the time for. In case you didn't know, you have to compile a fact file on French facts about society etc, as well as read and analyze books and movies in French. I know some people who really enjoy it but I am a firm believer in that if you don't look forward to the lessons or the work don't take it.
Also, a little side note, does your college allow for you to swap A Levels at the beginning, for me we had until half term I think. If yes, maybe you could try another A Level you're interested in.
Overall, just think whether you enjoy the subject and what you learn, as well as if it's important for uni applications (I know they seem far away but A Level choices can be important for some courses).
Also, a little side note, does your college allow for you to swap A Levels at the beginning, for me we had until half term I think. If yes, maybe you could try another A Level you're interested in.
Overall, just think whether you enjoy the subject and what you learn, as well as if it's important for uni applications (I know they seem far away but A Level choices can be important for some courses).
Reply 2
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by anne thI think that it is entirely your decision in the end. I am French and so taking French for A Level was expected but I really didn't like it because there was a lot of extra work which I just didn't have the time for. In case you didn't know, you have to compile a fact file on French facts about society etc, as well as read and analyze books and movies in French. I know some people who really enjoy it but I am a firm believer in that if you don't look forward to the lessons or the work don't take it.
Also, a little side note, does your college allow for you to swap A Levels at the beginning, for me we had until half term I think. If yes, maybe you could try another A Level you're interested in.
Overall, just think whether you enjoy the subject and what you learn, as well as if it's important for uni applications (I know they seem far away but A Level choices can be important for some courses).
Also, a little side note, does your college allow for you to swap A Levels at the beginning, for me we had until half term I think. If yes, maybe you could try another A Level you're interested in.
Overall, just think whether you enjoy the subject and what you learn, as well as if it's important for uni applications (I know they seem far away but A Level choices can be important for some courses).
Hiya! I'm currently in Year 12, about to have some exams in the next few weeks. I was wondering if you have any French resources that you'd be willing to share (particularly fact files for paper3)?
Unfortunately, my teachers aren't the best at teaching content - all tasks we do in class, and all homework we do, is straight from the textbook. I may as well be teaching it to myself!
Any help you would be open to offer would be an absolute godsend! Thank you.
Reply 3
Original post
by c.griff08Hello everyone, I am after some advice . . . I really don't know what to do! Lets hope that you can help!!
Background
At the start of Year 11, I was asked about what I originally wanted to take for my GCSE's by my Head of Year who was a French teacher, I had told her that I would of liked to done GCSE French. The following week she invited me to a chat with the Head of Languages where I explained the situation that I would of loved to have done GCSE French but because class numbers were low, the school did not allow the class to run. From here the Head of Languages had began teaching me GCSE French after school. This was now November time, where exams were not so far away. I will admit with the stress from my mainstream subjects French was but on the backburner till I had my actual exam timetable which showed all four exams for the course. I WAS SCARED!! I can successfully say now though, I had achieved a C grade which is the same to a Grade 4 / 5 in the number scale.
Now I am in college
As the eager linguistic I thought that A-Level French would be fun, however I will admit after 5 weeks of it, I believe it will start taking its toll. I have two other A-Level Subjects alongside French and the compulsory Welsh National Baccalaureate which is equivalent to a A-Level Grade.
This leads me to say, do I drop French or stick with it?
Many thanks for your help!!
Background
At the start of Year 11, I was asked about what I originally wanted to take for my GCSE's by my Head of Year who was a French teacher, I had told her that I would of liked to done GCSE French. The following week she invited me to a chat with the Head of Languages where I explained the situation that I would of loved to have done GCSE French but because class numbers were low, the school did not allow the class to run. From here the Head of Languages had began teaching me GCSE French after school. This was now November time, where exams were not so far away. I will admit with the stress from my mainstream subjects French was but on the backburner till I had my actual exam timetable which showed all four exams for the course. I WAS SCARED!! I can successfully say now though, I had achieved a C grade which is the same to a Grade 4 / 5 in the number scale.
Now I am in college
As the eager linguistic I thought that A-Level French would be fun, however I will admit after 5 weeks of it, I believe it will start taking its toll. I have two other A-Level Subjects alongside French and the compulsory Welsh National Baccalaureate which is equivalent to a A-Level Grade.
This leads me to say, do I drop French or stick with it?
Many thanks for your help!!
Basically, what I would say is that it depends on how much work you are willing to put in. Yes, French is a lot of work and with 3 teachers constantly dumping extra work on me 24/7, I can relate and know it all too well. However, it sounds like you're a hard worker having been put through the GCSE course at such short notice! As a fellow Y12 A level French student, I can say that you're going to get out of the course what you put into it, so it depends how much you want and need this. If you don't enjoy it as much as you used to, is it worth it in the long run? If you still have time before you have to choose, personally I would see how far you can get. If you're hoping to get most stuff done during lessons, you're probably going to find it pretty tough - I can say for myself that I get more out of what I do at home than I do in class, despite having 3 teachers. So my best advice would be, if you are keen to continue, immerse yourself in French as much (and as subtly) as you can. Like me you're juggling work with other subjects and the enormous workload of Welsh Bacc, so you can give yourself a subconscious boost by listening to French music while you work, exploring French films during your free time and reading up on anything and everything you can. If you're struggling with A Level work, try going back to basics. Look back over your Y11 notes until you're super familiar with the top level GCSE stuff, because this will make your life a whole lot easier once you're confident with that. You've got this. Keep us updated on how you're doing - hope this helps! Any more questions just let me know, I'm happy to help or send any resources you want!
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