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Teaching Modern Foreign Languages at Cannon Lane
Rationale
The study of Languages prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly carried out in languages other than English. Pupils use languages to communicate information responsibly and creatively. They learn how to use languages to enable access to ideas and experiences from a wide range of people, communities and cultures. In addition, understanding a modern foreign language increases a child’s understanding of their own language.
Aims – EYFS & KS1
It is not statutory to teach a modern foreign language in EYFS and KS1, however at Cannon Lane Primary School we aim to:
- Encourage children to listen and respond to games, songs, rhymes and familiar stories in the chosen modern foreign language (French).
- Help pupils use gesture and visual prompts to begin understanding a different language, as these approaches encourage active learning and building confidence.
- Support pupils towards understanding different countries’ cultures and make simple comparisons to their own.
Aims – KS2
At Cannon Lane Primary School, we teach French in Years 3 & 4 and Mandarin in Years 5 and 6. We have specialist teachers in both languages who deliver lessons to all our pupils on a weekly basis. We aim to:
- Ensure every child has the opportunity throughout Key Stage 2 to study a foreign language and develop their interest in different cultures
- Ensure pupils’ learning is enriched in a broad curriculum to which languages contribute
- Promote: listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural understanding.
- Help teachers to develop their confidence and competence to teach languages effectively
French Curriculum Overview
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Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term
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Year 3 |
Introducing yourself Following simple instructions Sharing feelings Days of the week Family Numbers up to 10
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Learning numbers 11-20 Talking about: our favourite playground games Farming animals – ‘farmer’s in his den’ Recognising masculine and feminine nouns |
Naming parts of the body e.g. hands, feet, head, shoulders. Naming the colours of the rainbow and where we can see them Describing a monster using body parts and colours.
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Year 4 |
Saying hello and goodbye Introducing ourselves Recognising instruments Counting up to 10 |
Transportation to school Where in the world French is spoken Talking about the weather Talking about travel |
Talking about: Dates Pocket money and how much things cost Likes and dislikes Sports Routines |
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Developing an understanding of French culture, music, art and knowing the geographical location of France and its neighbouring countries on a map |
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Mandarin Curriculum Overview
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Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term
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Year 5 |
Learning: Greetings in Chinese Mandarin Chinese Mandarin numbers 1-10 Talking about: Our family Our pets Common sight words Understanding some Chinese traditions (PSHE/ values lesson) Chinese Calligraphy |
Researching: Chinese New Year and its associated beliefs and customs Learning Chinese Mandarin numbers 11-99 Recognising dates in Chinese Mandarin
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Finding about Chinese Mandarin food and drink Learning how to use chopsticks Knowing the colours Researching: Peking Opera
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Year 6 |
Finding out about traditional clothes Learning about money Countries in China – map work skills Talking about our nationality Talking about our birthdays and related customs |
Developing speaking and listening skills through games and role play Researching about: The Shang Dynasty |
Talking about: Sports Likes and dislikes Hobbies Researching: The Dragon Boat Festival Creating Chinese fans Introduction to Chinese characters |
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Developing an understanding of the Chinese culture, music, art and inventions. Understanding the impact of China in our world today. |
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