French is taught in a well-equipped specialist language laboratory meaning students have plenty of IT access to facilitate independently controlled listening practice (as in the A-Level exam) and pair-work speaking practice. Lessons cover the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and are taught, as far as possible, in the target language. Grammar teaching is also integrated within the teaching of the A-Level topics. In addition to the three lessons, students have a separate speaking session in a pair / individually to enhance fluency and confidence in this skill area. We offer students an opportunity to visit France during their course to further develop their cultural knowledge and linguistic competence. In addition, when French theatre shows or films are available locally, we also offer students the chance to see these opportunities too.