Modern Foreign Language
Since September 2014, language learning has become a compulsory subject of the National Curriculum for children in Key Stage Two.
At Bitterne C of E Primary our chosen language is French. The children begin to learn French from Year 3. To ensure the children at Bitterne C of E Primary develop a sound level of French we have planned an exciting, enriching and stimulating sequence of lessons for each year group where the children are taught both skills and knowledge.
The series of lessons, across Key Stage Two, include the teaching and rehearsal of: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and intercultural understanding. These are taught by various activities, such as: direct experience of a language, practical speaking experience, recalling and recording a language, chants, songs and rhymes and games, listening to stories, role play, use of ICT including websites and presentations to develop and consolidate learning, video and sound recordings as well as use of theme days, weeks or events to promote subject interest and cultural understanding.
Intercultural understanding encompasses:
More information can be seen in our Language Policy.
Knowledge coverage:
Year 3 |
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Numbers to 10 Simple greetings What is your name? How old are you?
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Numbers to 20 Days of the week Months of the year Simple instructions (follow) Sizes |
Numbers to 30 Colours (simple/common colours) Animals (pets and well known) 2D shapes
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Numbers to 40 Fruit Body parts (simple) Feelings - How are you feeling?
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Numbers to 60 Single letter sounds Colours (a larger range) Expressing preferences and opinions Animals and habitats (more complex) Local countries - Where do you live? |
Family and people Clothing Rooms in the house Items around the house/furniture Vegetables and common foods
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Re-cap year 3 and 4 . Numbers to 100 & 1000 School subjects and likes/dislikes Telling the time – hours and minutes
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Learning the alphabet Gender In my school bag ….. Items around the school and classroom Places in the town or city e.g. church |
Leisure and hobbies Sports Body parts (more specific) and actions Weather and seasons
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Year 6 |
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
Recap numbers to 100 & 1000. Re-cap all covered so far (above)
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Planets in the solar system Directions 3D shapes
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Characteristics Way of life in France vs England Asking for things around the classroom
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