How can I help my son / daughter?

-    Encourage them to learn vocabulary on a regular basis.
-    Offer to test them on their vocabulary. Even if you do not know the language, they can spell out the words to you.
-   Ensure that they are aware of deadlines for assessments/coursework / module tests.  Keep a note of these important dates and remind them.
-    If you have internet access encourage them to log on to the language website www.languageskills.co.uk and use the zut (French), and oye (Spanish) sites to reinforce vocabulary.
-    There are many other useful websites on the internet including www/linguascope.com, www.languagesonline.org.uk and a variety of other websites... see list attatched....
-    If your son / daughter is absent, impress on them the need to copy up any work missed - especially new vocabulary and grammar structures.
-    Encourage them to look at corrections to written work so that they learn from them and avoid making the same mistakes again.
-    Encourage them to listen to any French / Spanish available on the radio / television.
-    If you are going to a French   / Spanish speaking country do encourage them to use their language.



French - Full Course AQA Specification 2010 (version 2.2)
Spanish - Full Course AQA Specification 2010 (version 1.4)

The exam board websites offer additional help and there is a downloadable student guide which offers a wide range of relevant support.

How can I help my son / daughter?

-    Encourage them to learn vocabulary on a regular basis.
-    Offer to test them on their vocabulary. Even if you do not know the language, they can spell out the words to you.
-    Ensure that they are aware of deadlines for assessments/coursework / module tests.  Keep a note of these important dates and remind them.
-    If you have internet access encourage them to log on to the language website www.languageskills.co.uk and use the zut (French), and oye (Spanish) sites to reinforce vocabulary.
-    There are many other useful websites on the internet including www/linguascope.com, www.languagesonline.org.uk and a variety of other websites... see list attatched....
-    If your son  / daughter is absent, impress on them the need to copy up any work missed - especially new vocabulary and grammar structures.
-    Encourage them to look at corrections to written work so that they learn from them and avoid making the same mistakes again.
-    Encourage them to listen to any French / Spanish available on the radio / television.
-    If you are going to a French   / Spanish speaking country do encourage them to use their language.