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Learning French introduces you not only to a new language but to a culture and society as well. Languages can bring people together and French is widely used for communicating in many parts of the world, including our Pacific neighbours New Caledonia and French Polynesia. People who know French can share in the rich traditions and history of France, a country that continues to fascinate the rest of the world, be it on the rugby field, in the arts or in its culinary reputation. The ability to speak French can help with travel, business and political interactions around the world.
This course offers further development in the skills of reading, speaking, writing and listening as well as building on ākonga intercultural awareness, which enables them to become increasingly competent in French-speaking situations. Themes include France and Europe, fashion, health, technology and the future, French–New Zealand links and travelling in France and French-speaking countries.
Taking advantage of technology to communicate in real time, ākonga are encouraged to interact regularly with their kaiako to hone their conversational skills, build their confidence and develop a range of language that will enable them to manage a variety of situations.
NCEA Level 2 French or equivalent.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
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| 91543 | Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts | 2 | 5 | External | SeService Industries recommended standard |
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| 91544 | Give a clear spoken presentation in French that communicates a critical response to stimulus material | 1 | 3 | Internal | |||
| 91545 | Interact clearly using spoken French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations | 1 | 6 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
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| 91546 | Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual French texts | 1 | 5 | External | |||
| 91547 | Write a variety of text types in clear French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives | 1 | 5 | Internal | SeService Industries recommended standard |