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The principal aim of the French Department is to develop the children's ability and confidence to use the language effectively for communication and to encourage an interest in the culture and civilisation of France.
The school has adopted 'La Jolie Ronde', a complete structured course, specifically designed for foreign language learning at primary age. The emphasis is on oral communication. Children are actively involved through listening, role-playing, games, reading and interpreting information. Only when patterns are well established are basic grammar and various other written skills introduced.
The Department makes use of visual aids and audio equipment. It also organises an annual trip to France for Year 6 pupils.
French lessons start in Year 3.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | Greetings How are You? What is your name? |
The Alphabet Colours Numbers 1 – 12 How old are you? |
The Months of the Year Numbers 13 – 31 When is your birthday? Days of the Week |
| Year 4 | About Myself / Transport People / The House Pets and Animals / The Face |
Food and Drinks Shops At Table |
The Body Clothes Directions |
| Year 5 | More about Myself / Transport People / The House Pets / Animals / The Face |
More about Drinks and Food Shops and places in Town |
More about the Body Clothes / Shopping More shops / Buying Understanding and giving Directions |
| Year 6 | The Time, Date and Weather Clothes and Accessories People and Family |
Food (fruits, vegetables, meat, drinks, sweets) Shopping Mealtime / At the Café / At the Restaurant |
Shops and other useful places in Town More complex Directions The House (rooms, furniture, activities) |