Modern Languages Our College Principal's Welcome Staff Board of Governors Catholic Ethos Extended Schools Policies Curriculum Art & Design Careers Digital Technology History Home Economics Geography ICT & Business Studies Learning for Life & Work Mathematics Modern Languages Music Physical Education Religious Education Science Technology & Engineering Apple Distinguished School Apple Regional Training Centre Parents Calendar Attendance School Day Uniform Pastoral Care Modern Languages INTRODUCTION: The study of Irish and French broadens pupils’ horizons enabling them to develop an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Culture and Community of the Target Language and their own Cultural Heritage. Learning a Modern Language provides an insight and appreciation of Cultural diversity and helps engender an acceptance of Cultural differences. It is the objective of the Language Department to make pupils’ Language Learning an interesting and enjoyable experience. We aim to provide pupils with an interesting and visually attractive learning environment where their contributions are encouraged and valued. KEY STAGE 3 Learning a language is a multi skilled procedure involving Oral, Reading, Writing and Listening skills. YEAR 8 Myself and others Days, months, Numbers, Greetings, Colours, Pets, Family members, Nationality School life Classroom objects, Instructions, Prepositions, Subjects, likes and dislikes Home Life Rooms of house, adjectives, Time (12 hour clock) Daily Routine, Breakfast Hobbies and Interests Sports and leisure activities, likes,dislikes and preferences, musical instruments, places to go, at the weekend. YEAR 9 Myself and others Family, Oldest / youngest, Descriptions, adjectives School life Revision of subjects, school day, transport to school Home life Daily routine, verbs, 24 hour clock Weather Weather, seasons, points of compass Getting around Shops and places in town, directions, prepostions YEAR 10 Myself and others Revision of myself and family, extension on adjectives Helping at home Rooms of house, household chores Health Parts of body, feelings and emotions, illness Shopping Clothes, sizes, shops, signs, role play, ICT Accreditation. Eating out Food and drink, courses, Role play in Restaurant. Accommodation /at the hotel Types of rooms/ accommodation, basic hotel facilities, tourist information. KEY STAGE 4 At GCSE Level we study CCEA Scheme of Work in both Foundation and Higher level areas. Exam structure:   60% Controlled Assessment   2 x Writing Tasks 2 X Speaking Tasks These will be completed throughout Year 11 and 12 40% Exam              Reading exam Listening exam For more information on CCEA GCSE www.ccea.org.uk EXTRA CURRICULAR European Day Irish and French Breakfast morning Seachtain na Gaeilge GCSE Tuition Gaeltacht Visits Gael Linn Tráth na gCeist St Joseph's College, 29 School Lane, Coalisland, County Tyrone BT71 4NW | T: 028 8774 0510 | info@stjosephs.coalisland.ni.sch.uk Cookie Policy Website Privacy Policy Website Accessibility Statement Website by School Web Design