Modern Foreign Languages
Department Vision
Our vision is to foster a passion for the study of modern languages so that pupils are confident, internationally minded and able to make great progress by expressing themselves fluently and coherently in their chosen language.
Our curriculum will be demanding and will enable our students to make clear and rapid progress through the development of core linguistic structures. We will foster a love of learning and extend their knowledge in a systematic way to prepare them for GCSE and beyond.
The opportunities for linguists in a rapidly changing world are extensive. We will endeavour to raise the aspirations of our students to ensure that they are fully equipped to enter into this vibrant and exciting global market.
The curriculum is challenging, pushing all students to achieve to their potential and providing opportunities for pupils to study different cultures. Outside of lessons, we offer lunchtime peer support sessions as well as help clubs run by staff. Pupils have the opportunity to participate in various one-off celebrations and cultural events as well as visits abroad.
French - Year 7
Year 7 |
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Term |
Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Myself and others |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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2 |
Talking about school |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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3 |
Talking about free time |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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4 |
Talking about where you live. |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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5 |
Talking about holidays
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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6 |
Future holiday plans |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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French - Year 8
Year 8 French |
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Term |
Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Media in your life |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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2 |
Talking about a recent/future visit |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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3 |
Talking about yourself, your family and your interests |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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4 |
Describing your house, town and local area |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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5 |
Talking about your talents and ambitions |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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6 |
Francophonie
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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French - Year 9
Year 9 French |
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Term |
Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Describing what you do in your free time |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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2 |
Staying fit and healthy |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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3 |
The world of work |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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4 |
Talking about holidays |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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5 |
Holiday (continued) |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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6 |
Talking about your rights and dreams |
Themes
Linguistic structures
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French - Years 10 & 11
Year 10 French |
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Term |
AQA Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
1.1 Me, my family and friends 1.3 Free time activities
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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2 |
1.3 Free time activities 1.2 Technology in everyday life
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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3 |
1.4 Customs and traditions in French speaking countries
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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4 |
1.4 Customs and traditions in French speaking countries
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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5 |
2.1 Home, town, neighbourhood and region 2.2 Social issues
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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6 |
2.1 Home, town, neighbourhood and region 2.2 Social issues (Term 5 continued)
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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Year 11 French |
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Term |
AQA Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 (4 weeks)
(3 weeks) |
2.4 Travel and tourism
3.1 My studies 3.2 Life at school/college
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Themes
Linguistic structures
Themes
Linguistic Structures:
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2 |
3.3 Education post-16 3.4 Jobs, career choices and ambitions
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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3 |
2.3 Global issues
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Themes
Linguistic structures
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4 |
Revision of all topics and preparation for speaking exams |
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5 |
Term 5 |
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6 |
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Spanish - Year 8
Year 8 |
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Term |
Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Introductions and about me |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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2 |
School |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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3 |
Describing self and others |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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4 |
Talking about where you live |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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5 |
Free Time |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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6 |
Describing your area |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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Spanish - Year 9
Year 9 |
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Term |
Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Media |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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2 |
School |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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3 |
Health and fitness |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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4 |
Jobs and future plans |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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5 |
Spain and the Spanish speaking world |
Themes
Linguistic Structures
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6 |
Spain and the Spanish speaking world continued
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Themes
Linguistic Structures
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Spanish - Years 10 & 11
Year 10 |
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Term |
AQA Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
2.4 Travel and tourism
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Themes and Linguistic Structures
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2 |
3.1.1 My studies 3.2 Life at school/college
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Themes and Linguistic Structures
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3 |
1.2 Technology in everyday life 1.3 Free time activities
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Themes and Linguistic Structures
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4 |
1.3 Free time activities
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Themes and Linguistic Structures
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5 |
2.1 Home, town, neighbourhood and region
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Themes and Linguistic Structures Places in a town
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6 |
Revision of key structures |
Themes and Linguistic Structures Revision, recall and embedding of the linguistic structures from year 10 Practice of Future Tense, Past Tense and Conditional verbs and key structures Revision and practice of connectives, opinion structures, time phrases Practice of formation of developed answers for speaking and writing questions in present, past and future Practice of formation of developed opnions
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Year 11 |
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Term |
Topics |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
1.4 Customs and traditions in Spanish speaking countries
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Themes and Linguistic Structures
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2 |
3.3 Education post-16 3.4 Jobs, career choices and ambitions |
Themes and Linguistic Structures
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3 |
2.3 Global issues 2.2 Social issues |
Themes and Linguistic Structures
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4 |
Revision of all topics and preparation for speaking exams
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Themes and Linguistic Structures
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5 |
Revision of all topics and preparation for final exams
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6 |
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Related Careers
In most careers today, the ability to communicate in a foreign language is a highly valued skill and currently there is a particular shortage of people with languages in Engineering and Finance. In addition, people who can speak a foreign language earn on average up to 20% more than people who cannot.
French and Spanish speakers are highly sought after by employers and both are useful subjects if you are thinking of working in any of a variety of areas including travel and tourism, transport and distribution, importing and exporting, education, media, publishing, finance and banking marketing and sales, local and central government, recruitment, social services, the armed forces and the retail sectors.
An example of the sort of jobs languages could help you get:
Intelligence personnel
Retail Buyer
Linguist in the military
Video games tester
Accountant
Sales executive
Football analyst
Tour organiser
Journalist
Solicitor