FINAL GCSE options booklet 2026

French

Option subject

Why French ?

Choosing French for your GCSE is an exciting chance to open doors far beyond the classroom . It boosts your confidence , sharpens your memory , and gives you a real advantage for future travel , careers , and university opportunities . It is a working language of the UN , the EU and many global organisations including the International Red Cross and Amnesty International . Every student also has the chance to take part in Spellian , where you will be matched with a language partner in France , giving you the chance to practise your spoken French with someone your own age . French offers fun , creativity and variety in every lesson . The new style 2024 GCSE includes practical and accessible language . Tasks include :

Read Aloud Tasks Transactional role - plays Dictation

What will you study ?

Themes :

My personal World e . g . family , friends and relationships Lifestyle and Wellbeing e . g . shopping , physical and mental health My neighbourhood e . g . places in a town and environmental issues Studying and my future e . g . school and future opportunities Travel and Tourism e . g . tourist attractions and accommodation

Tranferable Skills :

Cognitive skills such as problem solving , critical thinking and ICT literacy Interpersonal skills such as communication , relationship building , collaborative approaches to learning Intrapersonal skills such as adaptability and self - management and self - development

Examinations Speaking ( 25 %) Listening ( 25 %)

Exam board Edexcel

Reading ( 25 %) Writing ( 25 %)

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