SUBJECT AIM
Cambridge IGCSE Arabic B encourages learners to be confident, responsible and reflective by; using new and familiar structures and vocabulary to communicate with others in everyday situations; seeking opportunities to use and develop their language skills; considering how to communicate different ideas and attitudes innovatively; applying language to a variety of situations engaged and by developing learning strategies which help them to express their ideas and their understanding of other cultures.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The course will cover a wide range of topics in the four key skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The subject content is organised in five broad topic areas:
- Everyday activities
- Personal and social life
- The world around us
- The world of work
- The international world
These provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. The study of these topic areas enables students to gain an insight into countries and communities where Arabic is spoken.
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED
IGCSE French (grades A*- G) | Paper 1 Listening | Paper 2 Reading | Paper 3 Speaking | Paper 4 Writing |
25% weighting 40 marks 50 min approx.
| 25% weighting 45 marks 1 hour | 25% weighting 40 marks 10 min approx. | 25% weighting 45 marks 1 hour |
WHAT THIS SUBJECT CAN LEAD TO
- Translator, interpreter, blogger, teacher, journalist, reporter, product localisation manager, field researcher, liaison officer, tour guide, podcaster, sales associate, motivational speaker, flight attendant, private tutor…
- Support your appreciation and the importance of Modern Languages in society, employment and study.