At OEA we believe that learning a foreign language and absorbing an entirely new culture is a sure way to become an open minded, understanding, tolerant individual. Our students can apply their competence in a new language to their career and personal goals and to help broaden their thinking. Foreign language skills are associated with increased job opportunities and gives more social and global skills.
In Year 7 students study:
Greetings
School objects and describing the classroom
Alphabet and counting
Colours
Describing yourself and your family
Possessive adjectives
Where you live
Describing towns and giving directions
Routines
Sports and Games
In Year 8 students study:
Talking about families
Hobbies and free time
Invitations and excuses
Shopping
Food and eating
Holidays and Travel
Past, present and future; hopes and wishes
In Year 9 students study:
What makes a good friend
Family relationships (reflexive verbs)
Going out
Describing your younger life
Free time including online activities
TV and film
Food and eating out
Family celebrations and festivals
In Year 10 students follow the AQA GCSE French course. Topics covered are:
Where you live
Weather
Transport and directions
Holidays, travel, souvenirs and holiday disasters
Education
Healthy lifestyles
In Year 11 students follow the AQA GCSE French course. Topics covered are:
Careers and the workplace
Rights, friendship and self-reflection
The environment