Highfields School

GCSE Modern Foreign Languages

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Languages GCSEs• WJEC Languages GCSEs consist of four units:

Listening Final Exam 20%Reading Final Exam 20%Writing 2 controlled assessments 30%Speaking 2 controlled assessments 30%

Entry Tiers• In listening and reading your child is entered

for foundation or higher.• Their teacher makes that decision in

conjunction with your child based on their past performances.

• Good performance in speaking and writing can make all the difference to their overall grade.

Speaking / writing tasks• Your child should have already completed one

speaking and one writing task.• They are working towards their second controlled

assessment which will take place in the new year.• You can help your child by listening to them

practise their speaking. You don’t need to understand what they are saying. Ask the questions in English.

Preparing at home• Homework – Vocab learning is key to success on

the listening and reading papers.

• Speaking / writing tasks – Encourage them to learn in “chunks” every night.

Help is at Hand!• Mondays 1 o’clock in L4.• Staff will be on hand to support your child’s

learning.• List of useful websites• Any questions?