1.0 Introduction

1.1 Why choose AQA for A-level Bengali (Listening, Reading, Writing)

Specifications designed for you and your students

We have worked with teachers to design stimulating content to enable students to develop their linguistic skills alongside their understanding of Bengali culture and society. We’ve selected a broad area of study and prescribed certain aspects for closer examination.

Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of Bengali artistic culture, including music and cinema, and learn about Bengali politics including political engagement amongst the young. Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day Bengali-speaking countries.

Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of Bengali-speaking countries and learn about the issues and influences which have shaped the country. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.

You can find out about all our Bengali (Listening, Reading, Writing) qualifications at aqa.org.uk/languages

1.2 Support and resources to help you teach

We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.

1.2.1 Teaching resources

Visit aqa.org.uk/7637 to see all our teaching resources. They include:

  • sample schemes of work and lesson plans to help you plan your course with confidence
  • training courses to help you deliver AQA Bengali (Listening, Reading, Writing) qualifications
  • subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly qualified teachers who are just getting started to experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration.

1.2.2 Preparing for exams

Visit aqa.org.uk/7637 for everything you need to prepare for our exams, including:

  • past papers, mark schemes and examiners’ reports
  • specimen papers and mark schemes for new courses
  • example student answers with examiner commentaries.

1.2.3 Analyse your students' results with Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA)

Find out which questions were the most challenging, how the results compare to previous years and where your students need to improve. ERA, our free online results analysis tool, will help you see where to focus your teaching. Register at aqa.org.uk/era

For information about results, including maintaining standards over time, grade boundaries and our post-results services, visit aqa.org.uk/results

1.2.4 Keep your skills up-to-date with professional development

Time in the classroom is precious, but we understand that as your career develops, the skills and knowledge you need may change. As well as subject-specific training, we offer a range of courses to help boost your skills.

  • Feedback sessions to understand how students have performed in this year’s exams.
  • Virtual communities where you can chat to teachers in your subject area about what’s important to you.

This is just the start. Our events calendar is full of different ways for you to learn, understand and be inspired. Find out more at aqa.org.uk/professional-development .

1.2.5 Help and support

Visit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at aqa.org.uk/7637

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