Foreign Languages (Wednesday afternoon)
Studying a language will certainly enhance your career opportunities and will give you the confidence to travel independently. You may even consider living or working abroad in the future. All the language courses lead to a Certificate in Business language Competence (CBLC). The emphasis will be on practical, oral communication. Various languages are available, as well as GCSE, for non beginners.
French or Spanish
These foreign language courses are designed to offer students the opportunity to study the French or Spanish language and develop all four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Students will be able to communicate at home or abroad to French or Spanish speaking people and will have an understanding of the culture of countries where French or Spanish is spoken. The languages are studied within a range of personal, social, and work related contexts. The courses allow students to progress either directly to employment, or to study for an Advanced level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Four GCSEs at least grade D including grade D or E in the relevant language. Other foreign language qualifications will also be considered.
Course Content
The Units for this course are:
- Unit 1 Understand and respond to spoken language (Listening)
- Unit 2 Communicate in speech, showing knowledge of and applying accurately grammar and structures (Speaking)
- Unit 3 Understand and respond to written language (Reading)
- Unit 4 Communicate in writing, showing knowledge of and applying accurately grammar and structures (Writing).
The Course aims to:
- Develop understanding of the spoken and written forms of French/Spanish in a range of contexts, including materials from countries and communities where French/Spanish is spoken.
- Develop the ability to communicate effectively in French/Spanish through both the spoken and the written word using a range of vocabulary and structures.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the grammar of French/Spanish and the ability to apply it.
- Apply their knowledge and understanding in a variety of relevant contexts which reflect their previous learning and maturity.
- Develop knowledge of countries and communities where French/Spanish is spoken.
- Develop positive attitudes to modern foreign language learning.
- Provide a suitable foundation for further study of French/Spanish or for the practical use of French/Spanish.
Every business needs to manage its finances. If it does not manage its finances successfully then the business is likely to fail. You will consider the elements of business finance: sources of business finance, costs and break-even, financial statements and financial planning and forecasting.
Method of Assessment
Four units you study on this course are weighted equally, each carrying 25% of the marks.
Candidates must take Unit 1 (Listening) and Unit 3 (Reading).
Unit 2 (Speaking) is a controlled assessment which is internally assessed and externally moderated.
Unit 4 (Writing) two writing tasks, which are externally assessed, must be taken.
Candidates who choose written Coursework for Unit 4 may not take Unit 2 as internally assessed speaking.