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Contact DetailsKS3 Modern Languages
Curriculum Content
In Year 7 pupils learn either French or German. More able pupils will study both languages in Year 9.
Both languages are taught through topic areas. These include: self and family; pets; eating and drinking; hobbies; asking and giving directions; shopping; numbers and school.
The school has adopted the Framework for teaching MFL as part of the National Strategy for KS3.
Resources
In German we use ECHO, a course comprising books, cassettes, flashcards and worksheets and interactive materials.
In French we use Métro, a course comprising books, cassettes, videos, flashcards and worksheets and interactive materials.
In order to emphasise the multi-cultural aspect of language learning, we endeavour to promote links with countries where these languages are spoken.
Both languages use computers to support learning. Resources for supporting pupils with learning difficulties are available in both languages.
Teaching Methods
The main aim of the course is to enable your child to communicate in a foreign language, so there is a great deal of oral work. Other methods may include the use of flashcards, cassettes, overhead projector, video, language games and interactive programs for German/French.
Pupils work on their own, in pairs or in groups depending on the activity. The use of reference materials, such as dictionaries, is encouraged.
Lessons are conducted in German or French, but supported by English if necessary.
Skills and Knowledge
The four skill areas of language learning, as defined by the National Curriculum, are:listening (Attainment Target 1),
speaking (Attainment Target 2),
reading (Attainment Target 3) and
writing (Attainment Target 4)
and all work is geared towards developing these skills. Apart from developing the ability to use a foreign language effectively, both within and outside the classroom, the learning of a foreign language helps to develop your child’s general communication skills. It also promotes co-operation with other pupils and independent learning as well as fostering positive attitudes towards speakers of other languages throughout the world.