KS5 Options Subject
French
''If you talk to a man in a language he understands, it goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. - Nelson Mandela''
Studying a foreign language can seem like a daunting process, but studying a European or other foreign language will be of great value when it comes to your employability.
Whichever language you choose to study you will be expected to learn the grammar, vocabulary and at A2 level take part in a debate or talk at length about a piece of literature.
Languages are vital if you think you would like to live and work abroad.
Foreign languages are one of the 'facilitating subjects', highly regarded by many universities and helpful in all career areas.
It is particularly useful in international aid, the Armed Forces, the security services, politics, law, business and working as an interpreter or translator.
French A' Level Learning Journey
French A' Level Subject Summary
Please visit the video link below on why you should study French A' Level
Possible Careers or jobs relating to French A' Level
- Aid worker
- Air traffic controller
- Airline pilot
- British Sign Language interpreter
- Broadcast journalist
- Cabin crew
- Civil Service administrative officer
- English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher
- Events manager
- Hotel manager
- Immigration officer
- Primary school teacher
- Public relations officer
- RAF officer
- Secondary school teacher
- Tour manager
- Tourist guide
- Translator
Examples of apprenticeships that relate to languages:
- Marketing Executive - Level:4 (equivalent to certificate of higher education). Typical length:15 months
- Bid and Proposal Coordinator - Level: 3. Typical length: 24 months
- Policy Officer - Level 4 (equivalent to certificate of higher education). Typical length: 24 months
- Cyber Security Technologist - Level 4 (equivalent to certificate of higher education). Typical length: 24 months
For more career advice please visit our careers section on the website.
