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Community Based ESOL and Modern Languages

French National 5

Campus OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Open learning

Duration 41 weeks

Start date Aug 2023

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Course overview

The National 5 French course enables learners with some knowledge of the subject to gain a better understanding of the language. You will be exposed to the language over a length of time and acquire greater fluency in topics within the contexts of society, culture, learning and employability. During the course you will develop skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking. Grammar aspects will be studied and classroom interaction in the language will be encouraged. This course is challenging and requires the ability to study independently. 

What you will learn

  • Consolidate and develop the skills of reading, listening, writing speaking
  • Translation covers topics such as family and friends, lifestyles, learning in context, jobs and other cultural aspects of the language

How the course is assessed

  • You will be assessed through the National 5 SQA exam. 

Number of days per week

  • This course runs online for a total of 36 weeks 
  • Open learning - Moodle self-study and scheduled Teams calls, possible access to digital classrooms if compatible with the timetable

Entry requirements

  • French at SCQF National 4 level or equivalent
  • Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work at an appropriate level by having already achieved a pass at A or B in the level below which they are applying.
  • These courses are challenging and require the ability to study independently. Applicants should identify clearly the reason for studying their chosen subject in their course application.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Higher French taught at Edinburgh College 
  • Other qualifications in French related areas 

Career options

With further study you gain employment in the following: 

  • Tourism officer 
  • Teacher 
  • Interpreter 
  • International relations 
  • International Business  

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
OL - Open Learning/Cross Campus Open learning 28/08/23 41 Weeks

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