MFL
The ACE curriculum through Modern Foreign Languages…
To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world – Chinese Proverb.
At Cavendish Close Junior Academy, we aspire for our children to become enthusiastic, confident linguists with a love of French and an awareness of different cultures. Through a range of learning experiences, we help them to develop the skills to communicate in another language and appreciate the importance of languages in today’s world.
By the end of Year Six, our children develop the ability to listen, speak, read and write in French with growing accuracy in pronunciation and grammar. Pupils can communicate about themselves, family and friends, hobbies, pets, food, transport, time, towns and the wider world. They build a secure bank of vocabulary which is revisited and extended to ensure long-term memory. Alongside this, children learn about French culture and where French is spoken around the world.
By collaborating with their peers, children practise conversations, discussions and role play to become confident speakers and respectful listeners. Incidental French, immersive classroom environments and opportunities to rehearse language aloud ensure children develop fluency and self-belief.
The pupils have a range of fantastic opportunities to experience French through competitions, Languages Day and enrichment activities which bring the subject to life. These inspire children to deepen their curiosity, broaden their cultural capital and see the possibilities of travel, work and study abroad.
Through all of these, our children are able to become ACE French linguists – aspiring, collaborating and experiencing success in language learning.
