Palmerston North Girls’ High School
This course requires 2 options.
Year 10 French
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. McCreary.
Year 10 French is a foundation course that runs for one year (semester 1 and semester 2) to provide students with a cohesive language learning pathway in Year 11. You will cover a variety of topics throughout the year expanding your vocabulary and building on knowledge of grammar. Topics include Paris, fashion, food and drink, film, weather, hobbies and interests. You cover the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing and have access to interactive language learning platforms to learn more about French culture and the French speaking world.
You will watch two French language films, learn to make French foods and experience a French café situation. Students work in pairs and small groups. Being able to communicate in a second language is a valuable skill that many employers look for, it is a skill that will open many doors for you and is particularly useful if you are considering working in a career such as hospitality, tourism, law, teaching, fashion, local government or the travel industry.
If you wish to do Year 11 French in 2026, you must chose Year 10 French in 2025
Where does it lead? Year 11 full year course
What should I have already done?
Year 9 French trimester
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
Learning a language is fun and interesting and you get a real sense of achievement as your communication skills in the foreign language improve, but also….
- it improves your employment potential within New Zealand and overseas – Being able to communicate in another language gives you a significant competitive advantage that sets you apart from your peers, employers seek people who can communicate with customers in new and expanding overseas market
- it increases your awareness of the world around you and language learning makes you more open minded to other people and their culture
- Studying a language improves your cognitive ability, your social skills, communication and confidence
For more details about jobs using Languages please see the Connected Jobs section below.
Assessment Information
You will complete small assessments in class covering speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. These are spread out throughout the year as you learn new vocabulary.Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025
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