“La connaissance des langues est la porte de la sagesse.” — Roger Bacon
(Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom.)
At Lingfield Primary School, we believe that learning a modern foreign language broadens children’s horizons and helps them develop a greater understanding of the wider world. Through learning French, pupils gain valuable insights into another language and culture, while developing the confidence to communicate in new and exciting ways.
Our French curriculum provides engaging, practical lessons that enable children to listen, speak, read and write in French. Pupils are encouraged to express their ideas and thoughts using new vocabulary, phrases and sentences, building both their linguistic knowledge and their confidence as language learners.
| Our Curriculum Intent |
Our curriculum is designed to enable pupils to progressively develop the key language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, alongside a secure understanding of phonics, vocabulary and grammar. Pupils build upon prior learning through revisiting and extending language knowledge, allowing them to communicate with increasing accuracy, fluency and independence.
We intend for all pupils to:
- understand and respond to spoken and written French;
- communicate effectively for practical purposes using familiar vocabulary and structures;
- apply their knowledge of phonics, vocabulary and grammar to create spoken and written language;
- develop confidence, resilience and enjoyment in language learning;
- gain an appreciation of French culture and the diversity of French-speaking communities around the world;
- develop intercultural understanding, respect and curiosity about the wider world; and
- leave primary school well prepared for the next stage of language learning at Key Stage 3.
- By exposing pupils to a broad range of topics and meaningful contexts, we aim to inspire a lifelong interest in languages. Our curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to explore links between language, culture and identity, helping them to become open-minded, reflective and globally aware citizens.
At Lingfield Primary School, French is taught throughout Key Stage 2 using the Grammarsaurus French Scheme. The curriculum has been carefully sequenced to ensure that pupils progressively develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French.
| Our French Curriculum |
The document below provides an overview of our French curriculum across each year group. We use Kapow to support the planning and delivery of our French curriculum, ensuring progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary throughout Key Stage 2.
