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)
Skill Development in MFL
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)
