Modern Foreign Languages
To develop confident, articulate, and culturally aware linguists who are well-equipped to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Through the study of French and German at Key Stages 3 and 4, students gain the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge necessary for effective communication, both personally and professionally, in diverse global contexts.
Our curriculum is designed to:
1.Foster curiosity about other cultures and deepen students’ understanding of the customs, traditions, and values of French and German speaking communities.
2.Promote grammatical competence, enabling students to manipulate language structures confidently across a range of time phrases and contexts.
3.Broaden vocabulary and develop students’ ability to express and justify opinions with increasing fluency and accuracy.
4.Encourage creativity through engagement with authentic texts, including literature, poetry, and song.
5.Promote personal fulfilment and critical thinking by exploring wider social, cultural, and ethical issues through language.
Building rich knowledge of language and culture
Students develop a deep and transferable understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and linguistic structures alongside meaningful insights into the customs, values, and everyday life of French and German speaking countries. This cultural and linguistic knowledge empowers them to communicate with confidence and engage critically with the wider world.
Developing analytical skills through language learning
Students learn to decode meaning, identify patterns, and make connections between languages and cultures. They analyse grammatical structures, evaluate authentic texts, and interpret cultural nuances, fostering precision, critical thinking, and an appreciation of how language shapes identity and worldview.
Understanding a diverse world through language and culture
By exploring the traditions, values, and perspectives of French and German speaking communities, students develop empathy, open-mindedness, and cultural awareness. This deepens their understanding of global diversity and prepares them to engage respectfully and effectively in an interconnected world.
