Modern Foreign Languages

Aim

Understand and respond to spoken and written language from a variety of authentic sources
Speak with increasing confidence, fluency and spontaneity
Write at varying lengths, for different purposes and audiences, using an increasing variety of grammatical structures
Develop a wide range of language learning skills, such as dictionary skills, group work and the ability to work independently
Make comparisons with their first language(s) to increase language awareness and to develop general literacy skills
Develop their awareness of the world beyond their experience and to develop positive attitudes to other cultures

Topics covered

French

Shopping for clothes
Shopping for food
Holidays
Health and fitness

German

Revision of leisure activities
Holidays
Health and fitness
Shopping for food
Shopping for clothes
Austria Project

Spanish

Technology
Fashion
Daily routines
Family
Holidays
Revision for GCSE

Teaching groups

Students with an aptitude for foreign language learning will have the opportunity to study a second language. Parents and students will be able to express a preference.

Assessment

Formal assessment tasks are set at least once a term, usually before the Schools’ data collection points. The range of assessed tasks set will vary, but will typically include writing, speaking (speaking card/role play), listening, and reading and translation exercises. The tests set may not be identical for each of the taught languages, but will be standardised within each language. Feedback in the form of grades and targets will be given to students. Students will also have regular vocabulary tests to consolidate learning.