Delivered by Mme Hinchliffe a specialist teacher and also a native speaker from Brittany, French is taught throughout junior school, from Pre-school to Year 6. Younger children enjoy singing traditional rhymes, listening to stories and playing games where developing speaking and listening skills are key.
A more grammatical approach is used for older pupils by using the course Metro and the use of the languages website “Linguascope” to further develop their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
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Broadening horizons about different cultures are also stressed by:
✔ Tasting French foods
✔ Performing in a French fashion show
✔ Championing the European Day of languages
✔ Taking part in a French board game club
✔ Celebrating French festivals like Epiphany and the French national day
These are only a few examples of what are on offer in the lively and dynamic MFL department. Music and Drama feature in the children’s learning too and give them a great sense of the vibrant French culture.
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