Modern Languages

Head of Department
Dr Vladislava Reznyk
Russian Linguistics, University of Exeter 
English and French Philology, Donetsk State University, Ukraine 

At Akademeia High School we offer four languages at both iGCSE and A level: French, German, Spanish, and Russian: 

Ich mache das Deutsche A-Level, weil das Deutschunterricht viel Spaß macht! Ich habe Deutsch schon früher gelernt und wollte deswegen die Sprache nicht vergessen. Ich mag die Deutsche Kultur auch und jetzt wenn ich deutschsprachige Länder besuche, habe ich kein Problem mit Muttersprachlern miteinander auszukommen.  

Jan, Year 13 Student

Para mí, estudiar español en Akademeia es una gran oportunidad para aprender sobre otras culturas. Me será muy útil en el futuro, ya que el español es un idioma muy popular. He estado estudiando español durante bastante tiempo y me encantaría continuar desarrollando mi capacidad.

Jasmin, Year 12 Student

Modern Languages Curricula

Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (French, German, Spanish)

• Home and abroad
• Education and employment
• Personal life and relationships
• The world around us
• Social activities, fitness and health
   

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (Russian)

• Identity and culture
• Local area, holiday and travel
• School
• Future aspirations, study and work
• International and global dimension

Para mí, estudiar español en Akademeia es una buena oportunidad para desarrollar mi conocimiento de diferentes culturas. También me encanta estudiar las lenguas, porque la habilidad de comunicarme con muchas personas por todo el mundo es importante para mi. Además, saber español ayuda mucho en el futuro, a la hora de encontrar trabajo y otras oportunidades. 

Karolina, Year 12 Student

Studying Spanish at Akademeia is a big opportunity to develop my communication skills. I like to learn languages with native speakers, because it is easier, fun, interesting and productive. 

Kesaria, Year 12 Student

While iGCSE curriculum is centred around topics of personal everyday lives and aimed at developing key communicational skills, A levels in languages introduce Akademeia students to history, art, literature, and socio-political context of the studied countries. Languages become tools of research and multidisciplinary enquiry, embedded in Akademeia’s academic culture.  

Moreover, the Department engages with the speakers of different languages among our school’s community, encourages, and promotes linguistic diversity and multicultural awareness.   

L’étude de la langue française à Akademeia est toujours un temps bien passé ou je peux m’enrichir et développer mes intérêts en français. Je suis content d’avoir choisi cette matière et je suis sûr que le temps passé dans les cours de français va m'ouvrir plusieurs opportunités dans ma vie.

Mikołaj, Year 13 Student

Ich nehme Deutsch A-Niveau teil, weil ich an der Universität in Deutschland studieren möchte. In unseren Unterrichten lernen wir sowohl deutsches Leben als auch deutsche Kultur kennen. Damit kann ich meine Kenntnisse über Deutschland sammeln und bereite mich für zukünftigen Umzug vor.  Zusätzlich haben wir die Gelegenheiten während des Unterrichtes, deutsche Filme zu schauen. 

Cac, Year 13 Student

AQA A Level

French

1. Trends in French society: the family, the digital world, the place of voluntary work
2. Aspects of French society: diversity, the marginalised, criminality
3. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: heritage, music, cinema
4. Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world: democracy, demonstrations, politics and immigration

German

1. Aspects of German-speaking society: the family, the digital world, youth culture
2. Multiculturalism in German-speaking society: immigration, integration, racism
3. Artistic culture in the German-speaking world: festivals and traditions, art and architecture, cultural life in Berlin
4. Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world: Germany and the European Union, Politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences

Spanish

1. Aspects of Hispanic society: the family, the digital world, equal rights
2. Multiculturalism in Hispanic society: immigration, racism, integration
3. Artistic culture in the Hispanic world: modern day idols, Spanish regional identity, cultural heritage
4. Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world: youth and politics, monarchies and dictatorships, popular movements

Я выбрал русский язык на A-level, потому что мне важно изучать новые языки, ведь это полезно для будущего. 

Maksym, Year 13 

Каждый урок - это возможность открыть для себя что-то новое и увлекательное, познакомиться с историей и культурой носителей русского языка во всем мире. 

Aleksander, Year 13 

Pearson Edexcel A Level

Russian

1. The development of Russian society: youth in Russia, education, the world of work
2. Political and artistic culture in Russophone countries: popular culture, the media, festivals and traditions
3. Moscow or Saint-Petersburg: demographic changes, social problems, urban development and pollution
4. The last years of the USSR: Perestroika, Glasnost’, 1991 and the fall of the USS

It is unique to have the opportunity to study a foreign language in a small group where each student has the chance to flourish and develop in a positive environment. 

Lea, Year 13 

Studying any language is like discovering a new world. French, in particular, provides a tremendous opportunity to discover a rich culture and use your language skills in a job or in further education. Above all, learning the language at this school is exciting and fun. 

Olga, Year 13 

University Options

Students with an A level in a modern language have the privilege of not only applying to a wide variety of degrees in all disciplines but also of enjoying a competitive advantage in today’s globalised educational and employment landscape.