French

International Languages Department Mission Statement

“The Glenfield College International Languages Department aims to equip students with the skills to communicate in a second language, learn about languages, and view the world from different perspectives.”

Aims of the Glenfield College International Languages Department

Develop communicative skills in French in both written and oral language

Develop cultural awareness and understanding

Develop language awareness and appropriate usage

Benefits of Studying another Language

Learning a second language benefits all students, intellectually, socially, and culturally.

Learning a second language gives students a better understanding of their first language.

Learning a second language gives students the skills to learn further languages.

Exploring language helps students to gain skills and confidence and encourages them to take learning risks.

Language and culture are inseparable.

Learning a new language enables students to take their place in a multicultural community and a multilingual world.

Facilities and Resources

Data presentations form a regular part of teaching.

The French language assistant is regularly involved in oral classes.

Language classes make use of ICT facilities, audio and visual recordings.

Opportunities Available to Students

Students have the opportunity to experience French foods in class (petit déjeuner français / escargots / dégustation de fromages / crêpes sucrés).

Helen Drabble
TiC French
Phone: 444 9066 ext 715
Email: [email protected]

You may see our course listing here: International Languages