Modern Foreign Language
Intent
We have a carefully planned curriculum in Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) which covers the full breadth of the National Curriculum. Learning is progressive and links are made to support children knowing and remembering more: this helps to prepare them for the next stage of their learning and education.
The MFL curriculum at King’s Oak Primary also aims to inspire a love of learning through language and a deeper interest in different cultures encountered within the school and across a wider society. The current MFL taught in school is French, however we strive to provide children with opportunities to experience a range of other languages so they can aim for a level of excellence in their knowledge and understanding of diverse cultures in modern society.
It is our intention to ensure that by the end of their primary education, children will have acquired: an understanding of both spoken and written French; confidence to speak some French with others and to know how important other languages can be for their future.
Our progressive and carefully structured curriculum will develop children’s confidence in communicating with others and teach them the value of citizenship through the tolerance and acceptance of other cultures.
As a result of this, children will
- Increase and develop their communication skills in the four key areas of language learning: writing, speaking, listening, and reading.
- Increase their understanding of the world around them.
- Develop and use their skills to build confidence in language learning.
- Build a foundation for future learning and begin to understand the benefits of language learning in everyday life.
