At Park Academy, we know how valuable it is to learn a Modern Foreign Language. We start teaching French to our pupils at the beginning of Year 3. Our aim is to make the lessons engaging and interactive, allowing pupils to work together to build their confidence and skills in the French language.
In our classes, our pupils learn how to speak and write in full sentences. They start with simple phrases and, over time, work on speaking and writing more complex phrases. This gradual progression helps them feel more at ease with the language and encourages them to use it more freely.
Understanding the language also involves listening and reading in French. Pupils practice these skills by listening to stories, watching videos, and reading short passages, all designed to boost their comprehension skills. We celebrate this love of French across the school.
The purpose of our French education is to develop well-rounded, knowledgeable individuals who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to society. Foreign Languages education at Park Academy supports this aim by fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity and promoting intercultural understanding through the engagement of authentic materials, such as songs, poems, and cultural traditions, which enrich their personal development and equip them with the emotional intelligence and cross-cultural competencies vital for thriving in a multicultural world.
As novice learners, our pupils will focus on the fundamental building blocks of language acquisition: phonics, vocabulary, and grammar. Initially, they will prioritise listening and speaking, progressing to reading and writing. By using high-utility vocabulary, pupils will learn to construct coherent sentences. Our curriculum is aspirational yet accessible, providing a clear and structured pathway that aligns with the English National Curriculum's Key Stage 2 framework.
This approach nurtures curiosity, resilience, and a love for languages, ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background, have the foundation to succeed in further language study and confidently navigate an interconnected world.
French is an important part of the curriculum at Park Academy. Through our French classes, we aim to give our pupils not just a new language skill, but also a broader understanding of the world they live in.
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