GCSE Topic areas
Topic area 1:
Home and local area
• Life in the home; friends and relationships.
• Local area, facilities and getting around.
Topic area 2:
Health and sport
• Sport, outdoor pursuits and healthy lifestyle.
• Food and drink as aspects of culture and health.
Topic area 3: Leisure and entertainment (includes online)
• Socialising, special occasions and festivals.
• TV, fims and music.
Topic area 4:
Travel and the wider world
• Holidays and exchanges.
• Environmental, cultural and social situations
Topic area 5:
Education and work
• School life in the UK and in the target language country or community.
• Work experience, future study and jobs, working abroad.
Listening:
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20% of overall GCSE mark
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Exam at end of year 11
Speaking:
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30% of overall GCSE mark
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Controlled assessment on each topic carried out with your teacher at different points in years 10 and 11
Reading:
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20% of overall GCSE mark
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Exam at end of year 11
Writing:
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30% of overall GCSE mark
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Controlled assessment on each topic carried out in class at different points in years 10 and 11