Urdu

QUALIFICATION GCSE Urdu

CONTENT The aim of the course is to build on the language skills already learnt to help students become more confident and competent with the Urdu language.

This course aims to enable students to use Urdu effectively for the purpose of practical communication. It forms a sound base for the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure. It offers insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where Urdu is spoken.

BENEFITS Businesses often pay a higher salary to employees with a second language and many universities expect students to have a GCSE in a language.

The study of a language enhances grammar skills in English, increases problem-solving skills and improves memory.

Urdu is a rapidly growing language and is used in many Radio and TV programmes.

CAREERS Tourist industry, Olympics, Euro Disney, Airport, Air cabin crew, Business, Trade, Interpreter, Translator, International Relations, International Law, Linguist, Overseas Aid Worker, Teaching, Radio and TV presenting.

USEFUL RESOURCES Textbooks, web sites, eg BBC Bite size, Revision Guides, Role-play Revision Guides, AQA self-assessment booklets, Independent listening packs, Bilingual Dictionaries, School Resource Centre

CONTACT Ms Halford, Ms Dhaliwal