FRENCH IB (Language B) Standard & Higher Level

COURSE OUTLINE : Language B SL and HL are language acquisition courses for students with some background in the
target language. While learning this additional language, students also explore the culture(s) connected to it.

Syllabus Topics Covered Assessment

Core Social relationships Formative and summative assessment will take

Communication and media place focusing on acquiring the skills and
(Assessed at SL & HL) Global issues techniques needed to tackle the IB assessment.

Options Health Formative and summative assessment will take

Customs and traditions place focusing on acquiring the skills and
(Two of these will be studied) Leisure techniques needed to tackle the IB assessment.
Cultural diversity
Science and technology

Extension Two literary works. Formative and summative assessment will take
place focusing on acquiring the skills and
(HL only) techniques needed to tackle the IB assessment.

Exam Board and Specification: International Baccalaureate Organisation Diploma Programme. This is offered at
Dallam at both Standard and Higher Levels.
Key Dates (coursework deadlines / fieldtrips / exams etc) :
Internally-assessed speaking assessments (both group and individual) will take place in the first two terms of Year 13 with dates fixed by the
teacher. These will contribute to 30% of the overall mark.
Externally-assessed Paper 1 (Receptive skills) and Paper 2 (Written productive skills) will take place in May of Year 13. The receptive and
written productive skills written assessment will be set by the teacher from Summer Term in Year 12. These will contribute to 70% of the
overall mark.
Recommended Reading List - books / websites / periodicals
Students will be required to revise vocabulary and grammar topics on a regular basis.
Wider reading is essential (both fiction and non-fiction) from a variety of French-speaking areas; the Internet is the major source of authentic
materials although magazines, newspapers and DVDs should also be used.
Useful websites:
www.europe1.fr www.liberation.fr www.listenlive.eu/france.html
www.lemonde.fr www.ecolo.be www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french
www.radiofrance.fr www.francophonie.org
Tips For Success
Constant revision of vocabulary and grammar will enable students to participate effectively in lessons. They should also take an interest in the
socio-economic and cultural aspects of the French-speaking world, especially through music, literature and film. Attendance at weekly
sessions with the Language Assistant is compulsory. Should any opportunities arise for travel to a French-speaking area, students should take
advantage of these to practise their language skills.