French
At Ryelands Primary School we follow the National Curriculum for languages, which aims to ensure that all pupils can:
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Listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding
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Explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words
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Engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help
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Speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
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Develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when They are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
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Present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences
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Read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
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Appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
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Broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
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Write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly
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Describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing Languages – key stage 2 3
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Understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.
Subject Statement
At Ryelands Primary School we teach French to all KS2 children as part of the normal school curriculum in line with National Curriculum requirements. We do this for several reasons:
We believe that many children really enjoy learning to speak another language.
We are committed to early language learning and believe that the earlier a child is exposed to a foreign language, the faster and more effectively the language in question is acquired. Therefore, we believe that it is desirable to introduce a new language to children when they are at primary school, as they tend to be less self-conscious about speaking aloud at this stage of their development. It is widely believed that the early acquisition of a foreign language facilitates life-long language learning.
We believe that learning a foreign language is liberation from insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. A high-quality languages education should foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. The teaching should enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. It should also provide opportunities for them to communicate for practical purposes learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in the original language. Language teaching should provide the foundation for learning further languages, equipping pupils to study and work in other countries.
Scheme
We broadly follow Language Angels to plan and deliver the French curriculum. Below is an overview of the topics KS2 will follow this year.
