Languages (French)

Vision statement

At Halsford Park, we teach French to all children in Key stage 2 (Years 3-6).  We believe that language skills as well as an awareness and understanding of other cultures broaden our outlook and helps us appreciate the similarities and differences between ourselves and others.  French is taught following the Language Angels scheme of learning.  Lessons focus initially on speaking and listening skills and progress to children writing some basic words and phrases.  Introducing children to foreign languages at primary school encourages an interest and helps to develop a strong foundation in learning language, which they take with them as they move onto secondary school.

From The National Curriculum in England – framework document 2013 Purpose of study

“Learning a foreign language is a liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. It should also provide opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes, learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in the original language. Language teaching should provide the foundation for learning further languages, equipping pupils to study and work in other countries.”

How we show the Core Values in French

If you have any questions or would like further information about how French is taught in our school, please contact the school office who will pass your questions to our subject champion. See our contact page on the school website for contact details: Contact Details

We are using the “Language Angels” online program for our teaching of Languages. For further information please click on the following link:

Home (languageangels.com)

 

• Languages Angels Year group overview Years 3-6 2022-23.docx
• National Curriclum End of Key Stage 2 Expectations
• Skills development overview taken from Language Angels

Key Vocabulary from Language Angels

 

• Language Angels - Year 3 Key Vocabulary
• Language Angels - Year 4 Key Vocabulary
• Language Angels - Year 5 Key Vocabulary.docx
• Language Angels - Year 6 Key Vocabulary.docx

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