Languages

At Newker Primary School we strive to develop an interest in and thirst for learning other languages. We aim to introduce the learning of the French language and the understanding of its culture in enjoyable and stimulating ways whilst embedding the essential skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Our children’s cultural experiences linked to our values are important. Our French curriculum endeavours to increase the, children’s ‘culture capital’ so that they are aware of similarities and differences between cultures.

Our French curriculum spans Years 1-6 and incorporates topics and activities that provide our pupils with an inspiring experience of learning the French language, as well as a real insight into the lives of French speaking people. It offers the maximum opportunities to practise skills that will enable them to be successful language learners of the future.

By the end of KS2, we aim for our learners to be able to demonstrate a sound basis of understanding and skills which will set them up well for KS3 in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and dictionary use. They should have developed a high degree of language learning independence, through a sound knowledge of pronunciation and dictionary use, and a confidence to put their knowledge into action. They should also have gained an understanding of French culture and a greater awareness of what life is like for a child growing up in France.