Learning to Inspire
Learning to Succeed
Learning to Develop
Learning to Excel
Learning to Respect
Learning to Appreciate
Learning to Share
Learning to Challenge
Teaching Staff
MFL Curriculum Intent
Learning a foreign language gives students a wide range of skills which can be used in a variety of contexts. Learning is themed around real world topics and issues which gradually introduces increasingly complex levels of language to stretch and challenge students.
By studying French, students
Department Information
The MFL department aim to create and develop enthusiastic and independent learners. We are committed to establishing a learning environment that encourages students to feel confident about taking risks and developing informed opinions about the world around them. Our curriculum focuses on acquiring the skills needed to understand and use another language in real-life situations; we want students to reflect on and enhance their skills, ask questions and enjoy challenge, thereby making progress.
We have established pen pal links with our partner school in Gap, France and students across the year groups regularly exchange letters with a French student.
Key Stage 3
Year 7
Students study French and will continue with this language throughout Key Stage 3. Basic knowledge in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills is acquired in Year 7 so students are able to understand and use language to talk about themselves, their families, where they live, what they like to do in their free time. There is an emphasis on active listening and speaking skills and a range of resources including authentic materials are used.
Year 8
Students in year 8 build on prior knowledge from year 7 in order to develop the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing incorporating more complex language and they will learn how to use different tenses.
There are five main areas of study: Leisure Activities, Holidays, Daily Routine, Sport and cultural activities. We use a variety of source materials in French to support the learning throughout the year.
Year 9
Students in Year 9 build on and extend their knowledge from the previous two years of language learning. They will be able to use the past, present and future tenses in their work. They will also be able to take part in conversations and write longer pieces of French about the environment, health, films and TV, the world of work and the French-speaking world.
MFL Department: Overview of Key Stage 3 French Scheme of Work 2024-2025
Half-term |
Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Autumn Term 1 |
Tout sur moi! Introductory unit covering language awareness, greetings, numbers, descriptions, likes and dislikes and the French-speaking world. Introduction to phonics |
Destination Vacances Talking about holidays preferences and what you normally do, where you go and what you take. Describing a past holiday and a dream holiday in the future. Looking at popular holiday destinations |
En pleine forme Looking at healthy lifestyles and diet, saying how your diet has changed, giving advice to others and saying how you will change your lifestyle in the future |
Autumn Term 2 |
Mon monde perso Describe personality, talk about family and friends, opinions of school subjects, home and family life |
Bouger, c’est important! Sports, leisure activities, parts of the body and injuries Looking at sports celebrities |
Accro à la technologie Describing how, when and why you use technology. Looking at the advantages and disadvantages of technology. |
Spring Term 1 |
Autour de moi Talk about school and where you live, leisure activities and personal possessions, describing animals |
Aux quatre coins du monde! Talk about where you live, what your daily routine is, what you did yesterday and how you are going to help people in the future |
Etre ado, c’est quoi? Describing what life is like as a teenager. Looking at environmental problems |
Spring Term 2 |
A table Eating, drinking and mealtimes, opinions on food and drink, eating out in a café, understanding recipes. |
Le monde des medias Films, TV programmes, music and books – giving extended opinions. Cultural references and studies. |
Chez moi Types of home, rooms, describing a bedroom, ideal home and give reasons |
Summer Term 1 |
Mon quartier Describe a town, say what you can do at different places, directions, going out and meeting up |
On reflète Talking about weekend activities Talking about music preferences and national events |
Un métier, un rêve Jobs and qualities needed for certain professions, ideal jobs and ambitions, part-time jobs.
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Summer Term 2 |
Ça, c’est mon truc Talking about clothes and say what style you like and what you wear on different occasions Saying when/how often you do activities depending on the weather |
C’est quoi, la France? Comparing France and Britain, describing a country, transport, Francophone cartoon characters |
Autour du monde Means of transport, planning a holiday, talking about a past holiday |