Modern Foreign Languages

Key Stage 3

Three classes study French and 3 classes study Spanish in Year 7. The lessons are taught in French or Spanish in a friendly atmosphere where pupils are encouraged to communicate in the target language right from the start.

Both courses are based on four skills namely: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Pupils study a total of 4/5 modules throughout the year. Through a variety of topics they will be encouraged to become more confident speakers and more independent learners in a foreign language.

Communication is vital in the classroom. Pupils are given many opportunities to practise pronounciation and intonation. They communicate with the teacher and with their peers.

To develop their understanding they listen to tapes and watch TV programmes. They read short and longer passages in the target language.

To develop their memorising skills, they sing and play structured games. They even write poetry! Regularly throughout the term they use ICT to produce and refine pieces of work in line with ICT practice.

Homework is a vital part of language learning - parents are invited to support their child by testing him/her on a regular basis.

Whenever possible trips are usually organised in Year 8 and again at Key Stage 4.
 

Key Stage 4

In Year 10 the pupils will be able to study both languages at GCSE.
 

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AS/A level courses are provided in French and Spanish.

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