Modern Foreign Language (MFL)

We believe that the learning of a foreign language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for all pupils, helping them to develop communication and literacy skills which lay the foundation for future language learning. They develop linguistic competence, extend their knowledge of how language works and explore differences and similarities between the foreign language and English. Learning another language raises awareness of a multi-lingual and multi-cultural world and introduces an international dimension to pupils’ learning, giving them an insight into their own culture and that of others. The learning of a foreign language provides a medium for cross-curricular links and for reinforcement of knowledge, skills and understanding developed in other subjects.

The aims and objectives of learning a modern foreign language are:

• to introduce children to another language in a way that is enjoyable and fun

• to stimulate and encourage children’s curiosity about language

• to encourage children to be aware that language has structure, and that the structure differs from one language to another

• to help children develop their awareness of cultural differences in other countries

• to develop their speaking and listening skills

• to lay the foundations for future study

• to raise staff awareness of, and competence in, the chosen MFL

Our chosen language is Spanish. All children in KS2 (years 3-5) have weekly Spanish lessons. In year 6 pupils have weekly French lessons in preparation to moving onto KS3.

Modern Foreign Languages Action Plan

Year 3 have learnt to sing the song Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in Spanish. Click Here to watch them performing.