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Modern Languages
Introduction
Our courses are designed, and our lessons conducted, in order that
our students achieve high levels of comprehension, accuracy and fluency by
the end of their schooling. Students succeed rapidly, enjoying learning, and
become enthusiastic and proud of their ultimate proficiency. They leave
equipped to live in an international context, their skills underpinned by
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Modern
Languages at Rishworth: French and Spanish |
Depending upon the Year they are in, students receive
between two and a half to four and a half hours tuition each week given
by fully qualified teaching staff, two of whom are native speakers.
In Years 8 and 9 students continue with one or both languages depending
on ability. Thereafter they opt to study either French or Spanish
to GCSE.
Students are encouraged to continue with their chosen language to A
Level in the Sixth Form.
The Department is committed to the provision of a pleasant and lively
working atmosphere in which students freely and happily use their target
language at every opportunity.
In addition Sixth Form students have access to the satellite room for
independent viewing of French and Spanish television.
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Languages at work
Studying a language improves communication
skills and the ability to work with others, and
increases problem-solving skills.
A language qualification can lead to jobs in
sectors as diverse as the media, tourism,
banking and computing.
With one in five companies losing business
because of language and cultural barriers, it is
increasingly important for international
businesses to address these obstacles to
success. Appreciating that individuals from
different cultural backgrounds have different
cultural norms, practices and expectations is
vital for success in international business.
Companies wishing to trade with, and sell to,
non-English speaking customers will be three
times more likely to succeed if using the
customer’s own language.
Other information
Classrooms have cassette recorder, television
and video provision, including a variety of
satellite programming from France and Spain.
Students may also record televised material for
use at home.
The Department has a wide selection of reading
materials and independent research material is
available in the School Library. Students are
also encouraged to investigate approved foreign
language sites on the Internet.
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