4. How does it work?
• Three years starting in Year 9 and
finishing in Year 11
• Two lessons in Year 9 and three
lessons in Years 10 and 11
• Speaking exam conducted with
your teacher
• Writing, reading and listening all
at the of Year 11
We explore four GCSE contexts:
• Lifestyle and Relationships
• Work and Education
• Leisure
• Environment
Year 9 is a transition year:
• Revise everything from Years 7
and 8
• Intercultural understanding
modules
• Prepare for GCSE course
5. What else do we do?
• Trips to France and Spain
• Links with Sunderland, Northumbria and
Newcastle Universities
• Visits from language assistants to support
lessons