Modern Foreign Language Subject Leader: Mrs Lawson

At Wawne Primary, the intention of our MFL curriculum is to develop an interest in and thirst for learning other languages. The learning of the French language and the understanding of French culture have been introduced in enjoyable and stimulating ways. We aim to embed the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing and to build the children’s cultural knowledge so that they are aware of similarities and differences between cultures. In so doing we hope to lay the foundations for future language learning. In the past French was only taught at KS2 at Wawne Primary, however we have changed this to include Foundation and KS1, as we are aware of the huge benefits language learning can provide to all children’s learning journey. Our aim is to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring the progression of knowledge and skills for all children.

All children have the opportunity to learn French as a Modern Foreign Language. Lessons are interactive and fun, with lots of songs, games and stories. All sessions follow a carefully planned Scheme of Work adapted and tailored from our core scheme ‘La Jolie Ronde.’ We tailor our lessons using this scheme, to produce an effective languages curriculum that focuses on the building blocks of language: phonics, vocabulary and grammar. It helps learners make connections between sounds, words and sentences as they produce and understand ever more complex sentences and texts.