French

Our French curriculum is designed with the following aims in mind:

Intent

• For children to enjoy learning and speaking another language 

• For children to be able to speak French in a range of contexts 

• Children will be able to understand written and spoken French, responding accurately with confidence 

• Pronunciation will be accurate

Implementation

• The focus for all French teaching will be developing practical communication, appropriate to age and experience

• Children are given regular opportunity to listen to French, including when it is spoken by native speakers

• They will explore the language, developing intonation and pronunciation, through speaking, writing and singing 

• They will be taught to speak in pairs, groups and in front of others, reflecting their growing confidence

• Children will develop an increasingly broad vocabulary

• They will appreciate the difference in language structure from English, for example feminine and masculine form and verb endings

Impact

The impact will be seen through: 

• An enjoyment of practical communication in French

• Confidence in reading, writing and particularly speaking in French

• Children communicate clearly in French in a range of contexts

• Accurate pronunciation

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