Is A level French worth it?

I love french. Languages fascinate me and I think at GCSE it is probably one of my favourite subjects, however it will be my fourth. I can handle an academic challenge, I'm in year 11 and getting all 7-9's. I just want to know how it is? I'm going into medicine hopefully at Oxford. Cambridge is my second choice. So french doesn't really go to my future I just enjoy it. I know the book my school does is something like 'l'étranger' is it fun?

If you do something you enjoy you are likely to do well at the subject since studying will be fun!
Getting all 7-9s puts you in good stead and you are probably capable of doing the 4th A level. Maybe speak to a few teachers at school such as your French teacher and your form tutor to see whether they think you would be able to manage the extra workload?
I did Spanish for A level and I really enjoyed it. With languages however, you have to learn throughout the whole of sixth form (as you can't really cram and get much better at a language within a few weeks!)
Also, on a side note, you can only apply to one of Oxford or Cambridge, not both unfortunately so you will have to pick another second choice uni!
Overall, I am really happy I did a language for a level. Compared to many a level subjects which you do not use much at all after A level (unless you do a degree in that subject), the language stays with you forever (as long as you practice and keep it up) and is a great life skill and a brilliant asset to have for job applications, especially if you want to work abroad in the future!

I love french. Languages fascinate me and I think at GCSE it is probably one of my favourite subjects, however it will be my fourth. I can handle an academic challenge, I'm in year 11 and getting all 7-9's. I just want to know how it is? I'm going into medicine hopefully at Oxford. Cambridge is my second choice. So french doesn't really go to my future I just enjoy it. I know the book my school does is something like 'l'étranger' is it fun?

I did A-level French this summer and absolutely loved it - Im now currently living and studying in Paris 🙂

I love french. Languages fascinate me and I think at GCSE it is probably one of my favourite subjects, however it will be my fourth. I can handle an academic challenge, I'm in year 11 and getting all 7-9's. I just want to know how it is? I'm going into medicine hopefully at Oxford. Cambridge is my second choice. So french doesn't really go to my future I just enjoy it. I know the book my school does is something like 'l'étranger' is it fun?

Hi,
I took French at A-level and really enjoyed it! However, it was much more time-consuming at A-level than at GSCE. Besides the regular keeping on top of vocabulary, you also have to get used to writing essays in French and analysing your course's book and film, in a similar style to GCSE English Literature (so it's much more in-depth than at GCSE).
I think it's worth considering all the different responsibilities you'll have and deciding which ones you want to prioritise. With medicine, you'll have to study for admission tests and prepare for medical interviews, on top of your regular classes and writing your personal statement. Maybe you could consider different ways to continue with French? Most universities have flexible opportunities for this, such as evening classes or through societies/ clubs.
Hope this helped,
-S, Ba International Relations and Arabic Student