French at Ellistown

French

At Ellistown Primary School, we believe that learning a language should be enjoyable, meaningful and engaging. Through our French curriculum, children develop the confidence to communicate with others, an understanding of different cultures and the skills needed for future language learning.

French is taught throughout Key Stage 2 through regular lessons that build progressively on children's knowledge and skills. Lessons focus on the four key areas of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a particular emphasis on speaking and listening in the early stages. Children learn a range of vocabulary and phrases through practical, interactive activities including games, songs, role play and oral rehearsal.

We want children to see languages as a real-life skill rather than simply a classroom subject. To support this, we have developed a partnership with Gérard Philipe Elementary School in France. Through exchanging letters and video messages, our pupils have opportunities to communicate with French children, learn about another culture and experience first-hand the value of learning another language.

Our aim is for every child to leave primary school with a positive attitude towards language learning, the confidence to communicate and have a go, and a secure foundation for further language study at secondary school and beyond.

Our French Curriculum