
Modern Languages in England are taught through topics, with grammar developed through different vocabulary areas. Below is a very simple outline of pupils' progression.
Year 7 French main language (and year 8 second language)
Year 8 French main language (and year 9 second language)
Year 9 French main language
Year 7 German main language (and year 8 second language)
Year 8 German main language (and year 9 second language)
Year 9 German main language
GCSE French Specifications | GCSE German Specifications | GCSE Italian Specifications
Speaking and writing are each worth 30% of the final grade. They are tested by assessments throughout the course. Listening and reading are each worth 20% of the final grade, and are tested in final exams in May/June of year 11.
There are 5 major topic areas:
Home and local area
Health and sport
Leisure and entertainment (includes online)
Travel and the wider world
Education and work
A Level French Specifications | A Level German Specifications
Aspects of daily life sub-topics
Leisure and entertainment sub-topics
Communication and media sub-topics
Education and training sub-topics
Society sub-topics
The environment sub-topics
Science and technology: impact and issues sub-topics
Culture sub-topics