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What can language learning do for me?

Why might it be important for YOU to learn another language?

• You have enjoyed some or all of what you have learned

in Y7-Y9 and would like to continue developing your ability to speak French or Spanish

• It helps to improve your interpersonal skills
• You develop an empathy for people from different

cultural backgrounds

• Develops your confidence
• Improves problem-solving skills
• It will make your CV stand out from the crowd.
• It shows employers that you have the ability to master

another language e.g. Arabic , Farsi or Mandarin in the armed services

Local/ National/ International Picture – standing out from the crowd

Local/ National/ International Picture – standing out from the crowd

Currently the National picture is also true at Bradfield. Far more girls than boys opted for a language at GCSE However, the boys taking a GCSE Language are far more likely top continue to A-level than in other Sheffield schools Y13 Spanish – 5 boys , 3 girls Y11 Spanish – 2 girls and 8 boys intend to take A-level Spanish

Local employers who value language skills

Where could it take you next?

University of Bath - French and Politics University of Chester - Criminology and French Lancaster University - Dance and Spanish Studies Middlesex university - International Tourism Management University of Sunderland - Childhood Studies and Modern Foreign Languages University of Sheffield - Physics and Astrophysics with Study Abroad

What will I study and how is it assessed?

• Continue to develop the 4 skills of listening, reading,

speaking and writing

• Develop a more detailed understanding of grammar

which can also help your written accuracy in English

• Learn more about the culture and customs in France and

French speaking countries or Spain and Latin America

• No coursework.
• 4 Exams in May 2022. Each 25%
• Towards the end of Y11 you decide with your teacher

whether to enter Foundation tier (Grades 1-5) or Higher (4-9)

Where can I get more information? Speak to your Language teacher or any Language teacher on the N1 corridor.