Curriculum Intent

Through our teaching of a Modern Foreign Language, we aim to:

• Allow all of our children to experience a common language, different to their own, that is practical and enjoyable.
• Give children an interest and passion for learning a new European language and to further their curiosity of other languages.
• For children to recognise the differences between their own language and the structure of different languages.
• Support their understanding of their own language.
• Develop language skills and language learning skills.
• Help children develop their awareness of cultural similarities and differences in other countries.
• Increase children’s speaking and listening skills.
• Give children the foundations for language learning that they can use in the future.
• Experience a range of activities, including songs, rhymes and games, which provide a stimulated approach to language learning.

The children will be taught to:

• ask and answer questions;
• use correct pronunciation;
• memorise words and interpret meaning;
• understand basic grammar;
• make use of bilingual dictionaries; 
• work in pairs and groups to communicate in a foreign language;
• explore different cultures and the traditions from different countries.

Curriculum

The school follows a scheme of work developed by a specialist teacher. This is based on the National Curriculum requirements and ensures appropriate progression between year groups in relation to all areas of language acquisition.

When Planning Spanish:

• The specialist teacher will be responsible for planning.
• Planning will take place in conjunction with the class teacher, who will support the specialist teacher in their delivery and assessment of MFL.
• Lessons will have clear, achievable objectives, and incorporate different learning styles.
• Activities are designed to motivate and engage all children.

As with all our subject teaching, we do not teach MFL in isolation to other curriculum areas; where possible, we relate the work undertaken to real life situations and we also aim to:

• Improve pupils' skills in other curriculum areas
• Develop pupils' thinking skills.
• Promote pupils' awareness and understanding of gender, cultural, spiritual and moral issues.
• Develop pupils as active and responsible citizens within their own and wider communities.