Palmerston North Girls’ High School
Year 9 French
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. McCreary.
This is a fun and varied Year 9 French taster course that leads to a full year of French in Year 10. Students cover basic everyday language which will enable them to meet and greet people, be able to talk about themselves, to be able to order food and drinks, express opinions and talk about family and school life. Students develop skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking to communicate in French and develop an understanding of its culture. Students will be immersed in the use of the target language in the classroom. During the trimester, we watch a French film and enjoy a French picnic with authentic French foods as well as playing French outdoor games such as Pétanque. 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.
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What should I have already done?
This course is open to all students. You do not need to have done any French before.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
Why study Languages?
Ko te reo tōku tuakiri - Language is my identity
Ko te reo tōku ahurei - Language is my uniqueness
Ko te reo te ora - Language is life
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 markets. 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
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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