Languages
In our department we encourage language learning and cultural awareness in order to prepare our students for a better understanding of the world.
Key Stage 3 (2 lessons per week) / Key Stage 4 (3 lessons per week)
All our students study a language in Year 7 and Year 8, either French or Spanish. They can choose the language in Year 6 if they have a strong preference.
French
We use Expo (1-2-3), which are lively and easy-to-use French courses for students of a wide range of ability. They are topic–based courses, which are underpinned by a clear grammatical progression.
At GCSE, we use Studio Active Teach, an interactive online resource which brings a wealth of activities, games, audio and video clips to really engage the pupils.
Spanish
We use Viva Active teach for each year group.
Homework/ Assessment
Each half term, students will complete one formal assessment, about two spelling tests and other homework (such as a small paragraph to write/ grammar…) that the teacher judges necessary.
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Term 1a |
Reading Assessment |
| Term 1b | Speaking Assessment |
| Term 2a | Writing Assessment |
| Listening Assessment | |
| Term 2b | Reading Assessment |
| Term 3a | Writing Assessment |
| Term 3c |
Listening Assessment |
Useful Links
www.languagesonline.org.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/spanish