Modern Foreign Languages

“A different language is a different vision of life.” Frederico Fellini (Italian Filmmaker) 

"To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world." Chinese proverb

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Skill Development in Modern Foreign Languages

Subject Specific Skills

• To retain phonics, vocabulary and grammar for each topic, for listening and reading purposes 

• To be able to write in the target language, using vocabulary, structures and a variety of tenses  

• To answer questions in the target language and develop speaking skills 

Wider Academic Skills / Attributes

• Literacy skills 

• Numeracy skills (numbers) 

• Ability to spot and adapt patterns 

• Problem-solving 

Personal Development - SMSC & Cultural Capital (Opportunities / Experiences)  

• Understanding, tolerance, empathy and awareness of other cultures 

• Confident communicators 

• Social etiquette understanding 

• Conversational skills 

• Creativity 

• Life skills (e.g. imaginary and real-life travelling)