A2 Topic Areas: The environment

This topic explores the environmental challenges facing French-speaking countries and the global community, including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Students will examine the causes and consequences of environmental degradation, as well as the political, economic, and social responses to these issues. The topic also covers sustainable development, renewable energy, and individual and collective actions to protect the planet.

Understanding the environment is crucial for A-Level French students as it provides a rich context for developing advanced vocabulary, complex grammatical structures, and persuasive arguments. It also connects to broader themes of global citizenship and ethical responsibility, which are central to the OCR specification. By studying this topic, students can engage with authentic French media, such as news articles and documentaries, and participate in debates about pressing environmental issues.

This topic fits into the wider A-Level French course by linking to other areas such as politics, economics, and social issues. For example, discussions about government policies on climate change relate to the 'Politics' topic, while the impact of environmental degradation on migration connects to 'Social issues'. Mastery of this topic will enable students to write and speak confidently about one of the most significant challenges of our time.