GCSE French CCEA

This subject is broken down into 13 topics in 3 modules:

  1. Identity, Lifestyle and Culture 5 topics
  2. Local, National and International and Global Areas of Interest 4 topics
  3. School Life, Studies and the World of Work 4 topics
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French

Identity, Lifestyle and Culture

Myself and Family

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Myself and Family

Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Moi et ma famille: Me and my family
  • Je m'appelle: My name is
  • J'ai ... ans: I am ... years old
  • Je suis né(e) le ...: I was born on ...
  • Mon anniversaire est le ...: My birthday is on ...
  • Je suis fils/fille unique: I am an only child
  • J'ai ... frères et ... soeurs: I have ... brothers and ... sisters
  • Je vis avec ...: I live with ...
  • Mes parents sont divorcés: My parents are divorced
  • Mon frère s'appelle ...: My brother's name is ...
  • Ma soeur s'appelle ...: My sister's name is ...
  • Je ressemble à ...: I resemble ...
  • Mon père travaille comme ...: My father works as ...
  • J'habite à ... en Angleterre: I live in ... in England

Talking about Personalities

It's important to be able to describe both your personality and the personalities of your family members. Some useful phrases include:

  • Je suis assez ...: I am quite ...
  • Mon frère est tres...: My brother is very...
  • Ma soeur est plutôt ...: My sister is rather ...
  • Je trouve que ... est ...: I find that ... is ...
  • On me dit que je suis ...: I am told that I am ...

Hobbies and Interests

Discussing your hobbies and interests will give the examiner an idea of who you are outside of family life. You could use phrases such as:

  • Dans mon temps libre, j'aime ...: In my free time, I like to ...
  • Je suis intéressé par ...: I am interested in ...
  • Je passe mon temps à ...: I spend my time ...

Describing your Future Aspirations

This part of the revision content could involve discussing your wishes or plans for the future, for instance:

  • Plus tard, je voudrais ...: Later on, I would like to ...
  • Mon rêve serait de ...: My dream would be to ...
  • Je compte ...: I plan to ...
  • Je souhaite ...: I wish to ...

Please remember, for a comprehensive and well-rounded answer, incorporate all these elements while taking care to use variety of tenses and structures. French adjective agreement (gender and number) should be observed. Consider these key points when revising for your Identity, Lifestyle and Culture part of the CCEA French GCSE.

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French

Local, National and International and Global Areas of Interest

Social and Global Issues

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Social and Global Issues

Section 1: Environmental Problems

  • Exploration of climate change, how it impacts various parts of the world differently, and efforts to combat it.
  • Understanding of pollution including factors contributing to air, water, and soil pollution.
  • Studying the concept of recycling and its importance.
  • Holistic understanding of energy sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, renewable sources, and the controversies around each.

Section 2: Poverty and Homelessness

  • Understanding the causes and the consequences of poverty not only in the local or national context, but from a global perspective.
  • Investigating homelessness, understanding its relationship to poverty, its causes, and potential solutions.
  • Examination of charitable contributions and government assistance programs designed to address poverty and homelessness.

Section 3: Crime and Punishment

  • Discussion on different kinds of crimes, its impact on society, and possible preventive measures.
  • Understanding punishment within the legal system, including various perspectives on the role and effectiveness of punishment.
  • Investigating the distinction between crime at a local and international level such as local theft vs. international terrorism.

Section 4: Health and Lifestyle

  • Investigation of the health issues faced globally from addictions to diseases like cancer, diabetes and obesity.
  • Understanding impact of lifestyle choices on health including diet, physical activity, and habits like smoking and drinking.
  • Comparison of healthcare systems in different countries.

Section 5: Global Integration and Diversity

  • Investigation into how globalization impacts culture, economy, and politics worldwide.
  • Discussion about immigration and emigration, its causes, effects, and the global debates around these topics.
  • Understanding how diversity is appreciated or challenged in different societies.

This comprehensive understanding of social and global issues will not only improve French language proficiency but also enhance global awareness and socially responsible thinking.

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