Year 9 Language Options

In Term 5 of Year 8, students will choose the language they want to study in Year 9 - French, German or Spanish. This is a great opportunity to study a language in further depth and will prepare you for studying Modern Foreign Languages at GCSE and A Level. 

Why do I need a language?

• It will show people that you can think and learn in a particular way.
• At GCSE it is useful to have a range of types of subjects.
• It can help you get that apprenticeship, job or college place instead of someone else who doesn’t have these in-demand skills.

What happens in Year 9?

• You will have 6 lessons a fortnight.
• You will focus your time on ONE language.
• Your Year 9 language is the one you will carry on with in Years 10 and 11, if you choose to continue with MFL.

How should I choose?

• Think about the language you find easier to learn.
• Which one do you feel you are likely to do best in?
• Think about what is best for YOU in the long run.
• Don’t choose because of friends or teachers.
• Talk about it at home and with your languages teachers.Think about which language you have support in at home (an older sibling/a parent)
• If you don’t mind which, that’s fine, we can choose for you.

What if I like both languages?

• Great, let us make the choice for you. Everybody will do ONE not both languages.

What happens once I have chosen?

• As long as staffing and timetabling will allow, you  will be given your first choice.
• MFL staff will re-set the year group based on numbers and ability in agreement with the Head Of Year.
• You will continue with BOTH languages until  you get your new year 9 timetables.

Who do I ask for help?

• Your languages teachers know you well, speak to them
• Talk to your tutor
• You will have talked about your subject likes and dislikes with your family, ask them to go through the decision with you.