- 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.