Shell Guide to the Curriculum 2024 2025

YOU MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

French French is the second most widely learned language in the world after English, and the fifth most widely spoken. With more than 220 million native speakers across more than 30 countries, it is an extremely useful language to learn. As the language of our nearest neighbour it remains highly sought-after by UK businesses. France is also the most-visited country in the world – and French is a valuable asset for those who go on to learn other Romance languages. During the Shell year, whether you are building on on your previously acquired skills in French or starting from scratch, we will encourage and inspire you to be curious about the language and francophone culture. A variety of contemporary

German

Over 100 million people in Europe speak German as their mother tongue. This makes it the most widely spoken language on the continent. German is the official language in Germany and Austria and is also spoken widely in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Belgium; it is learnt and spoken by a great many people around the world, too. Looking ahead to your life beyond school and university, German is the number one most sought-after foreign language by British employers.

and relevant topics are covered and there is an emphasis on grammar skills. The course builds solid foundations for the GCSE that you will take at the end of the Fifth Form.

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GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2024-2025