What do we want our MfL curriculum to achieve? 

• Have developed a passion and intrigue for a foreign language 

• Be able to transcribe words they have heard (from various sources) with increasing accuracy 

• Instigate and engage in conversations- tailoring their discussions based on responses they hear while being able to ask questions to seek clarification 

• Speak confidently, with increasing accurate pronunciation and intonation, about themselves, their family, their hobbies and their opinions- using the correct form (feminine or masculine)- to a range of audiences 

• Become tolerant and respectful of other cultures 

• Appreciate and respect the native stories, songs, poems /rhymes and customs of France and French-speaking countries 

Essential characteristics of a linguist: 

• The confidence to speak with good intonation and pronunciation. 

• Fluency in reading. 

• Fluency and imagination in writing. 

• A strong awareness of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken. 

• A passion for languages and a commitment to the subject. 

• The ability to use language creatively and spontaneously. 

• An independence in their studies and the ability to draw upon a wide range of resources.

Please see below for the Foreign Language LTPs and MTPs.