Modern Foreign Languages
Learning a language helps the children at Adswood Primary School increase
their knowledge and understanding of a different culture through an exploration and
appreciation of other cultures, people and communities across French speaking countries.
Our Modern Foreign Languages curriculum is designed to provide the best possible
education for all children as they learn together throughout Key Stage 2 by experiencing a
scheme of work which is supplemented and intertwined with books and songs that native
speakers would share with their own children in France.
French lessons are based upon a two year rolling programme provided by Culturetheque.
These lessons are organised into modules which show a clear progression as the children
move through Key Stage 2.
Years 3 will be studying Niveau Bleu. There is a primary focus on speaking, listening and
initial vocabulary acquisition as well as some reading and writing during Year 3 and 4.
Year 4 and Year 5 will be doing a rolling program of Niveau Blanc (Y4) and Niveau Rouge
(Y5). Year 6 will be learning the Niveau Tricolore programme. By years 5 and 6, the
expectations have increased as children begin to apply their skills in more extensive reading
and writing activities
The children build on prior knowledge and the modules allow for gradual development of
skills as they provide plenty of opportunities to revisit and consolidate. The lessons are fun,
interactive and fast-paced, promoting good listening skills and encouraging lots of speaking
throughout. An importance is placed on hearing authentic French and each lesson’s flipchart
includes native speakers. There are also a mix of experiences such as songs, games and
rhymes.
