Intent

At St. Stephen’s, we aim to:

· develop pupils’ communication and literacy skills that lay the foundation for future language learning

· develop linguistic competence, extend their knowledge of how language works and explore differences and similarities between French and English

· enhance pupils’ awareness of the multilingual and multicultural world and introduce an international dimension to pupils’ learning, giving them an insight into their own culture and those of others

· provide a medium for cross-curricular links and for reinforcement of knowledge, skills and understanding developed in other subjects

· foster positive attitudes towards foreign language learning

· form a sound basis for further study at key stage 3 and beyond.

Our aims and objectives of teaching a Modern Foreign Language in primary school are to:

· foster an interest in learning other languages

· introduce young children to another language in a way that is enjoyable and fun

· stimulate and encourage children’s curiosity about language

· encourage children to be aware that language has structure and that the structure differs from one language to another

· help the children develop their awareness of cultural differences in other countries

· develop their speaking and listening skills

· lay the foundations for future study.

We strive to ensure that teaching and learning MFL at St. Stephen’s will:

· have clear, achievable objectives

· be carefully planned and structured

· be practical, active and varied

· involve the use of ICT where appropriate

· include whole class, small group and pair work

· promote success and self esteem.