Our aims for the MFL curriculum (Intent)

In Key Stage Two, the children begin to learn French.  This gives them the chance to develop the communication and literacy skills that lay the foundation for future language learning. The learning of French provides a valuable educational, social, and cultural experience for all pupils.

Learning another language raises awareness of the multilingual and multicultural world and introduces an international dimension to pupils’ learning, giving an insight into their own culture and those of others. We aim to nurture children’s curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world beyond their own area and own nation. Children have opportunity to observe the similarities and differences between the French and English language and recognise masculine and feminine words.

How we teach French (Implementation)

We teach French in a very interactive way to ensure it is fun and memorable and children have chance to succeed.  French lessons include elements of speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Lessons include the opportunity for:

• immersion in language through listening to the spoken word
• songs and rhymes
• games that practise core vocabulary
• written tasks
• practising words and phrases out loud