Modern Foreign Languages

Subject Lead: Mrs M Brookfield

“To have another language is to possess a second soul.”

– Nelson Mandela

Quick Overview

At Abbey Hulton Primary School, we aim to develop children’s experience of language acquisition and encourage curiosity about languages. We develop their understanding of what they hear and read, and help them improve their ability to express themselves in speech and writing. Extending their knowledge of how language works and exploring differences between French, English and indeed other modern foreign languages is important. We also aim to strengthen their sense of identity through learning about culture in Francophone countries and comparing it with their own culture. Language learning and exploring other cultures helps children to develop personally, socially and emotionally.  We introduce informal language learning from the Early Years Foundation Stage and continue to develop children's skills in key stage 1 and 2 so by the time children are in year 6, they have a firm foundation of French vocabulary, phonics and grammar, as well as key language learning skills to equip them for key stage 3 language learning and beyond.

At Abbey Hulton Primary School we believe that good modern foreign language teaching and learning happens when:

• Children are engaged, excited and involved.
• Children can discover for themselves through trial and error.
• Children feel inspired to find out more.
• Children confidently use technical vocabulary.
• Teachers are confident about what they are teaching and have high expectations of all children.
• Children talk, ask questions, share ideas, explain.