French
The core language taught at Kexborough Primary School is French. . It is the intention that all children in KS2 will access first quality teaching of French in order to adequately prepare them for KS3. Our approach is to make learning a new language enjoyable! We believe that the learning of a foreign language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for pupils. Each class has one lesson per week. The topics covered are introduced in Year 3, built upon in Year 4, reinforced and applied in Year 5 and 6, with more depth. The planning is designed to balance elements of speaking, listening, reading and writing in each topic
Our aims in teaching a language
The core language taught at Kexborough Primary School is French. . It is the intention that all children in KS2 will access first quality teaching of French in order to adequately prepare them for KS3. Our approach is to make learning a new language enjoyable! We believe that the learning of a foreign language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience for pupils. Each class has one lesson per week. The topics covered are introduced in Year 3, built upon in Year 4, reinforced and applied in Year 5 and 6, with more depth. The planning is designed to balance elements of speaking, listening, reading and writing in each topic
Our aims in teaching a language
- To develop an interest in learning other languages.
- To introduce young children to another language in a way that is enjoyable and stimulating.
- To encourage children’s confidence and creative skills.
- To stimulate and encourage children’s curiosity about language.
- To encourage children to be aware that language has a 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 listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- To lay the foundations for future language learning.
