French
« Avoir une autre langue, c'est posséder une deuxième âme. »
"To have another language is to possess a second soul".
– Empereur Charlemagne
Learning French at KES will not only enable you to communicate in a language that is spoken throughout the world, but it will also open your mind up to new cultures and ideas.
The French Department aims to promote the enjoyment of the French language and the diversity of Francophone culture from Year 7 through to the Upper Sixth. Our team of experienced teachers and French assistant work together to teach with enthusiasm and dedication allowing us to make lessons stimulating and rewarding.
All classes follow a challenging and varied French course adapted to each year group and every student’s individual needs. We use a wealth of resources so that we offer the very best experience to our students.
We provide textbooks to every student, and we subscribe to a variety of websites that support in-class learning. We use a range of methods to promote effective learning, and we have access to dozens of films and literary texts to give students the best chance of success in their studies.
Head of French, Ms Clement, shares more information about French at King Edward VI School.
Year 7
In Year 7, students study the following topics:
Term 1: Family, likes and dislikes, describing oneself and others school subjects and around the classroom
Term 2: Uniform, a typical school day, French schools, sports
Term 3: Family, where you live, food
Year 8
In Year 8, students will study the following subjects:
Term 1: Parties, food. School trips, holidays
Term 2: Past holidays, digital lives, cinema, tv
Term 3: Helping at home, daily routine, describing your region
Year 9
In Year 9, students will study the following topics:
Term 1: Clubs and activities, telling the time, friends, festivals
Term 2: Jobs and future plans, talking about your primary school
Term 3: Food, environment
Year 10
Upper School students follow the Edexcel IGCSE course. Every student is issued with an Edexcel IGCSE textbook and will have a subscription to the Languagegym and Sentence builder websites to practise the vocabulary and grammar. They will also be provided with a list of excellent apps for their iPads.
Students will have the chance to work with our French assistants on a regular basis.
In Year 10, students will study the following topics:
Term 1: House and home , School life and routine, food and drink, Health, Media, TV and film, family and friends
Term 2: Daily routine and helping at home, hobbies and interests, special occasions, holidays
Term 3: Town vs country, shopping, pocket money
Year 11
Upper School students follow the Edexcel IGCSE course. Every student is issued with an Edexcel IGCSE textbook and will have a subscription to the Languagegym and Sentence builder websites to practise the vocabulary and grammar. They will also be provided with a list of excellent apps for their iPads.
Students will have the chance to work with our French assistants on a regular basis.
In Year 11, students study the following topics:
Term 1: Weather, school trips, festivals, childhood, sport and exercise, future plans
Term 2: Environment, travel and transport, school rules, injuries, sport and exercise
Term 3: Public examinations
Enrichment Opportunities
Clubs and Societies
Outside the classroom, pupils are encouraged to take part in numerous co-curricular activities to boost their linguistic skills and to make the study of French relevant and meaningful. We aim to promote independence and self-confidence and we encourage our students to become competent linguists.
Trips
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Lille - Lower School
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Paris - Upper School
Other
Throughout the year, we have various events such as visiting theatre groups and a debating competition that runs in Year 10 and the Sixth Form.
Meet the Staff
If you have a specific enquiry for the French Department, email kmc@kes.hants.sch.uk
| Ms K. Clement MA | Head of French, Teacher of German, Teacher of Spanish |
| Miss L. Breheny BA | Teacher of French |
| Mr G. Lawson BA, MA | Coordinator of the Very Able, Teacher of French and Spanish |
| Mr A. Sinclair BA | Head of Languages, Teacher of French and Spanish |
| Miss A. Galan | Teacher of French |
