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KS3 Modern Foreign Languages

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Long Term Objective: To equip learners with skills to become a linguist for life. 
Year Autumn
(French)
Autumn
(Spanish)
Spring
(French)
Spring
(Spanish)
Summer
(French)
Summer
(Spanish)
Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.
7
 

Identity

Introductions, Habitat, Household, Birthday, Personality

Identity

Introductions, Habitat, Household, Birthday, Personality

Interests

Hobbies, Sport, Film, Technology

Interests

Hobbies, Sport, Film, Technology

Education

Timetable, Classroom, Languages, Goals

Education

Timetable, Classroom, Languages, Goals

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.
8
 

Culture

Food, Music, Festivals, Art

Culture

Food, Music, Festivals, Art

Locations

Bedroom, Home, Town, School

Locations

Bedroom, Home, Town, School

Travel

Explorers, Destinations, Transport, Activities

Travel

Explorers, Destinations, Transport, Activities

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.
9
 

People

Family, Appearance, Qualities, Relationships

People

Family, Appearance, Qualities, Relationships

Responsibilities

Lifestyle, Environment, Children’s Rights, Volunteering

Responsibilities

Lifestyle, Environment, Children’s Rights, Volunteering

Occupation

Chores, Jobs, Ambitions, Holidays

Occupation

Chores, Jobs, Ambitions, Holidays

Identity: Introductions, Habitat, Household, Birthday, Personality (French)

Overview

Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.

Example Key Words

and

et

also

aussi

but

mais

however

cependant

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Stromae (Belgium)

UN Rights of a Child

7 – Name and nationality
8 – Identity
9 – Keeping families together

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Identity: Introductions, Habitat, Household, Birthday, Personality (Spanish)

Overview

Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.

Example Key Words

and

y

also

también

but

pero

however

sin embargo

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Camila Cabelo (Cuba)

UN Rights of a Child

7 – Name and nationality
8 – Identity
9 – Keeping families together

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Interests: Hobbies, Sport, Film, Technology (French)

Overview

Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.

Example Key Words

I like

j’aime

I don't like

je n’aime pas

I love

j’adore

I hate

je déteste

I prefer

je préfère

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Esteban Ocon (France/Algeria)

UN Rights of a Child

12 – Respect for children’s views
13 – Sharing thoughts freely
15 – Setting up or joining groups
31 – Rest, play, culture, arts

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Interests: Hobbies, Sport, Film, Technology (Spanish)

Overview

Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.

Example Key Words

I like

me gusta

I don't like

no me gusta

I love

me encanta

I hate

odio

I prefer

prefiero

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Luis Díaz (Colombia)

UN Rights of a Child

12 – Respect for children’s views
13 – Sharing thoughts freely
15 – Setting up or joining groups
31 – Rest, play, culture, arts

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Education: Timetable, Classroom, Languages, Goals (French)

Overview

Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.

Example Key Words

I am

je suis

I have

j’ai

I do/make

je fais

I play

je joue

I go

je vais

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Gabriella Grimaldi (Monaco)

UN Rights of a Child

17 – Access to information
28 – Access to education
29 – Aims of education

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Education: Timetable, Classroom, Languages, Goals (Spanish)

Overview

Pupils in Year 7 explore the topics of Identity, Interests and Education, in which they study ways in which greetings are conducted in foreign languages and communities. Pupils learn to articulate how they see their habitat and household in the target language and communicate key information about themselves, such as their interests and goals. This course of learning introduces our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life, through personalities such as Gabriella Grimaldi and Luis Díaz, who bring the language to life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Leonor de Borbón (Spain)

UN Rights of a Child

17 – Access to information
28 – Access to education
29 – Aims of education

Example Key Words

I am

soy/estoy

I have

tengo

I do/make

hago

I play

juego

I go

voy

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Culture: Food, Music, Festivals, Art (French)

Overview

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Aya Nakamura (Mali)

UN Rights of a Child

2 – No discrimination
14 – Freedom of thoughts and religion
24 – Health, water, food, environment
30 – Minority culture, language and religion

Example Key Words

or

ou

in addition

de plus

so, therefore

donc

however

pourtant

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Travel: Explorers, Destinations, Transport, Activities (Spanish)

Overview

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Rafael Nadal (Spain)

UN Rights of a Child

10 – Contact with parents across countries

Example Key Words

there is/are

hay

I eat

como

I take/have

tomo

I visit

visito

I travel

viajo

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Culture: Food, Music, Festivals, Art (Spanish)

Overview

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Frida Kahlo (Mexico)

UN Rights of a Child

2 – No discrimination
14 – Freedom of thoughts and religion
24 – Health, water, food, environment
30 – Minority culture, language and religion

Example Key Words

or

o

in addition

además

so, therefore

así que

however

no obstante

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Locations: Bedroom, Home, Town, School (French)

Overview

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Gustave Eiffel (Paris, France)

UN Rights of a Child

27 – Food, clothing, a safe home

Example Key Words

I love

je kiffe

I can't stand

je ne supporte pas

I think that

je pense que

for me

para mí

in my opinion

à mon avis

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Locations: Bedroom, Home, Town, School (Spanish)

Overview

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Antonio Gaudí (Barcelona, Spanish)

UN Rights of a Child

27 – Food, clothing, a safe home

Example Key Words

I love

me flipa

I can't stand

me molesta

I think that

pienso que

for me

para mí

in my opinion

en mi opinión

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Travel: Explorers, Destinations, Transport, Activities (French)

Overview

In Year 8, pupils continue their language learning journey by studying the topics of Culture, Locations and Travel. World cultures are explored through cuisine, musical diversity and destinations. Pupils use the target language more confidently to engage with the world around them. This course of learning builds on our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life and gives opportunities for pupils to engage with cultural capital by exploring personalities from Mexico and Mali, for example.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Jacques Cousteau (France)

UN Rights of a Child

10 – Contact with parents across countries

Example Key Words

there is/are

il y a

I eat

je mange

I take/have

je prends

I visit

je visite

I travel

je voyage

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

People: Family, Appearance, Qualities, Relationships (French)

Overview

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Héloïse Letissier (France)

UN Rights of a Child

5 – Family guidance as children develop

Example Key Words

so, therefore

ainsi

then

alors

for example

par exemple

on the other hand

en revanche

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

People: Family, Appearance, Qualities, Relationships (Spanish)

Overview

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Ricky Martin (Puerto Rico)

UN Rights of a Child

5 – Family guidance as children develop

Example Key Words

so, therefore

por eso

then

por lo tanto

for example

aunque

on the other hand

en cambio

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Responsibilities: Lifestyle, Environment, Children's Rights, Volunteering (French)

Overview

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Katell Gélébart (France)

UN Rights of a Child

1 – Definition of a child
4 – Making rights real
6 – Life, survival and development
13 – Best interests of the child
18 – Responsibility of parents
19 – Protection from violence
32 – Protection from harmful work
33 – Protection from harmful drugs
38 – Protection in war

Example Key Words

I quite like

j’aime assez

it annoys me

ça m’énerve

I believe that

je crois que

I would say that

je dirais que

it seems to me that

il me semble que

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Responsibilities: Lifestyle, Environment, Children's Rights, Volunteering (Spanish)

Overview

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Puerto Rico)

UN Rights of a Child

1 – Definition of a child
4 – Making rights real
6 – Life, survival and development
13 – Best interests of the child
18 – Responsibility of parents
19 – Protection from violence
32 – Protection from harmful work
33 – Protection from harmful drugs
38 – Protection in war

Example Key Words

I quite like

adoro

it annoys me

detesto

I believe that

creo que

I would say that

me parece que

it seems to me that

diría que

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Occupation: Chores, Jobs, Ambitions, Holidays (French)

Overview

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

French
VIP – Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix (France)

UN Rights of a Child

26 – Social and economic help

Example Key Words

I work

je travaille

I say

je dis

I give

je donne

I know

je sais

I go out

je sors

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)

Occupation: Chores, Jobs, Ambitions, Holidays (Spanish)

Overview

In Year 9, pupils study the topics of People, Responsibilities and Occuaption, discussing relationships, lifestyle and future plans with creativity in the target langauge. While gaining further first-hand experience of MFL mastery, pupils can take advantage of our Year 9 course to inform their GCSE Options. Pupils investigate how expressions around friendships and jobs are conveyed and learn how to justify choices around children’s rights and environment, exploring these topics though the eyes of personalities such as Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. This further develops our vision for pupils to become Linguists for Life.

Fundamental British Values

Mutual respect
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Cultural Capital

Spanish
VIP – Thiago Messi (Argentina)

UN Rights of a Child

26 – Social and economic help

Example Key Words

I work

trabajar

I say

yo digo

I give

doy

I know

I go out

salgo

Supporting Websites

www.quizlet.com (SwanmoreMFL)