The MFL Curriculum is underpinned by the understanding that all pupils, no matter their starting points, can master the knowledge necessary to think hard as independent learners, answer with precision, make informed decisions and actively engage in MFL. The MFL curriculum is built on a model of Extensive Processing Instruction, based on first language acquisition, where students are repeatedly exposed to chunks of language, thereby reducing cognitive load. By focusing on one topic for every long term (or per two modules), we are aiming for depth over breadth with the ultimate aim of mastery through carefully considered sequencing and clear progression. The MFL curriculum is designed to enable pupils to excel, not only in public examinations, but in their interaction with the world, becoming globally aware citizens and providing them with the tools to build a better world through intercultural understanding, respect and building their cultural capital. By following the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework, we develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed.
The MFL curriculum is committed to making learning ambitious yet accessible to all. Its design reflects an understanding of why some pupils find MFL hard with its abstract concepts for second language learners, such as gender of nouns, and broad vocabulary, for example. It is underpinned by research and evidence that supports the systematic and explicit teaching of chunks of vocabulary and retrieval practice as the most effective ways of ensuring all students achieve and are successful.
Emphasis is placed on mastery of the four key skills in MFL: listening, reading, writing and speaking. This is reflected in the EPI approach through modelling, receptive processing and narrow production before students can achieve autonomy in speaking and writing.
All students will continue language study to at least GCSE level so through this approach it will allow all students to access the curriculum.
Developing effective ways to understand and interpret references to orientation in time and space in written and spoken communication, in the context of holidays, helps us to structure our own messages when describing our experiences of being on holiday in speech and writing.
Careers
Tour guide
Translator
Travel agent
Teacher
Lawyer
Inquiry Questions
Factual Questions
What is meant by effective strategies?
What strategies can you use to access meaning in reading?
What strategy can you use to approach listening tasks?
What strategy can you use to describe a picture?
How can you apply POINT and EQUATACO to your written work when describing holidays?
How can you approach effective vocabulary learning?
Conceptual Questions
How can you develop the key skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in language acquisition?
Why do we need strategies to assist in language acquisition?
How does pronunciation impact our communication in a foreign language?
Why are holidays important?
Debatable Questions
Do you need to use strategies to access meaning in listening and reading?
Developing effective ways to understand and interpret references to orientation in time and space in written and spoken communication, in the context of holidays, helps us to structure our own messages when describing our experiences of being on holiday in speech and writing.
Careers
Tour guide
Translator
Travel agent
Teacher
Lawyer
Inquiry Questions
Factual Questions
What is meant by effective strategies?
What strategies can you use to access meaning in reading?
What strategy can you use to approach listening tasks?
What strategy can you use to describe a picture?
How can you apply POINT and EQUATACO to your written work when describing holidays?
How can you approach effective vocabulary learning?
Conceptual Questions
How can you develop the key skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in language acquisition?
Why do we need strategies to assist in language acquisition?
How does pronunciation impact our communication in a foreign language?
Why are holidays important?
Debatable Questions
Do you need to use strategies to access meaning in listening and reading?
Exploring customs and traditions, as a means of cultural expression, helps us to understand the meaning of culture and how the way of life is structured in the communities of the language we are learning.
Careers
Tour guide
Translator
Travel agent
Teacher
Lawyer
Inquiry Questions
Factual Questions
What is daily life like in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries?
What festivals are celebrated in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries?
Conceptual Questions
How are the traditions, customs and way of living in Spain/Spanish-speaking countries different from our own?
Debatable Questions
Do you prefer the customs and traditions in Spain/Spanish-speaking countries or the UK? Why?
Exploring customs and traditions, as a means of cultural expression, helps us to understand the meaning of culture and how the way of life is structured in the communities of the language we are learning.
Careers
Tour guide
Translator
Travel agent
Teacher
Lawyer
Inquiry Questions
Factual Questions
What is daily life like in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries?
What festivals are celebrated in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries?
Conceptual Questions
How are the traditions, customs and way of living in Spain/Spanish-speaking countries different from our own?
Debatable Questions
Do you prefer the customs and traditions in Spain/Spanish-speaking countries or the UK? Why?
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