Stage 6 French
In Years 11 and 12, JJ Cahill Memorial High School offers courses catering for beginning students to background speakers, these include:
French Beginners
2 units for each of Year 11 Preliminary and Year 12 HSC (Board Developed Course)
Please note eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject. Check with your teacher or refer to NESA Languages courses Eligibility Criteria
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their linguistic and intercultural knowledge and understanding, and the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to communicate in French Topics covered provide contexts in which students develop their communication skills in French and their knowledge and understanding of language and culture.
Main Topics Covered:
- Family life, home and neighbourhood
- People, places and communities
- Education and work
- Friends, recreation and pastimes
- Holidays, travel and tourism
- Future plans and aspirations
French Continuers
2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC (Board Developed Course)
Prerequisites: 200-400 hours study of the language or equivalent knowledge is assumed.
This course provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge of French. Through tasks associated with a range of texts and text types, students gain an insight into the culture and language of French-speaking communities through the study of a range of texts.
