Key Stage 3 French (Level 2) – Term 2

Course Overview

This one-year course is for students who have a prior knowledge of basic French grammar and vocabulary. It covers all the main French tenses and builds up an extensive vocabulary enabling students to express opinions and learn about various aspects of French life. There are lots of opportunities for speaking and listening due to the small class size. It is an ideal preparation for the Independent Schools Examination Board’s Common Entrance Exam at 13+ (ISEB CE at 13+) and for the PX Classroom IGCSE French course.

Course Method

The course uses the textbooks French for Common Entrance One (second half) and French for Common Entrance Two, which are published by Hodder Education and endorsed by the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB). These textbooks should be procured in advance (ISBN 9781471867170 & 9781471867248).

Lessons are friendly and interactive, encouraging all students to ‘have a go’. They include a blend of spoken and aural practice with clear, structured, grammatical instruction.

Optional written homework assignments and vocabulary learning are set each week from the textbook to consolidate and develop learning. Homework is self-marked using provided answers. Written assessment pieces are set throughout the course and marked by the teacher.

Course Details

Term 2 comprises 12 weekly lessons. Each lesson lasts 50 minutes.

This PX Classroom is held on Wednesdays at 11.30am (London time zone), starting from Wednesday, 8th January 2025. There will be no lesson on 26th February. The last lesson is due to be on 9th April 2025.