MFL

We learn French at Primrose Hill in Key Stage 2

At Primrose Hill, our aim is that all pupils will develop a genuine interest and positive curiosity about foreign languages, finding them enjoyable and stimulating. We want all learners to develop an enthusiastic and positive attitude to other languages and language learning. We hope to encourage a life-long learning of languages among our pupils in order to enhance their understanding of the world. Our main objective in the teaching of a modern foreign language is to promote the early development of linguistic competence and an understanding of other cultures.

The class teachers teach French for 45 minutes each week following the Language Angels scheme of work that focuses on the main skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Have a look at our MfL curriculum overview found at the top of the page to see the topics that your child will learn in Key Stage 2.

We believe that early language acquisition is essential to our pupils, which is why we introduce the French language in Early Years and KS1. The teachers spend 10 minutes each week learning and practising new songs with the children. Have a look at our EYFS and KS1 overview (the link is on the right hand side of this page).
Click the LANGUAGE ANGELS link to explore the Language Angels interactive games and karaoke songs. 

The login details are:
Username: la2023french
Password: la2023french

We believe that to accomplish these aims, we should help the children to do the following:

• familiarise themselves with the sounds (phonics) and written form of a modern foreign language
• begin to understand a new language, and communicate in it
• make comparisons between languages (shared importance in a child’s home language)
• learn about different countries and their people, increasing their awareness of other cultures
• develop a positive attitude towards the learning of foreign languages in general
• use their knowledge of the foreign language with growing confidence, both to understand what they hear and read, and to express themselves in different ways
• acquire, through all of the above, a sound basis for further study at Key Stage 3 and beyond

Year group knowledge organisers:

Please browse the document links on the right hand side of this page to locate the different knowledge organiser we use in our school across KS2.