Bengali

AS & A2

Qualification To Start The Course

Four GCSEs including Bengali at grade C or above or GVNQ intermediate level or a pass at a minimum B grade in GCSE Bengali.

Description Of The Subject

This course aims to develop the student’s skills in:

  • The use of language for practical purposes
  • Awareness of learning strategies and study skills
  • Experiencing Bengali literature and through this gaining an understanding of the moral and intellectual aspects of human life

What You Will Do

The course is studied in five parts;

  • Oral: (a) Conversation, (b) Sign translation into English
  • Listening: Listening, Comprehension and Summary
  • Translation: (a) Translation into English, (b) Translation into Bengali
  • Reading: Reading comprehension
  • Writing: (a) Composition, (b) Background knowledge

Future Prospects

  • A language qualification is highly regarded by employers and by universities and colleges.
  • Greatly enhanced employment possibilities throughout the, increasingly, global economy.
  • A range of study and career opportunities in fields such as travel and tourism, education, politics, law journalism, trade, marketing and publishing.
  • Communication and personal skills to benefit any future direction chosen.
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