Modern Foreign Languages
"Modern languages are my favourite subjects. I have studied French for 3 years and started Spanish this year. The activities are always in different styles so you have to be imaginative and it’s really fun."
"The teachers are all nice and easy to talk to but they still teach efficiently and with lots of detail."
"We combine subjects as well, for example we often have computer lessons or write on a topic in another language. This makes it interesting and challenging. Recently in a video presentation I tried greenscreening myself in front of some of my artwork and photos, speaking French. It turned out really well and next time I’ll try something new! Languages are fantastic because we combine lots of things to make it enjoyable, and those who learn faster can study extra as well, so it’s really good."
Introduction
The MFL Faculty offers 3 languages-French, German and Spanish, with a rolling programme in year 7. All students (with a few exceptions) study a language up until the end of Year 11 with some opting to take two languages at GCSE level.
A typical lesson would involve a variety of activities with an emphasis on speaking. Students work individually, in pairs and in groups and use a range of ICT materials
Students follow the KS3 Programme of Study building their language learning skills over 3 years. Many achieve Level 6 and some even Level 7 at the end of Year 9 with Level 5 being the average.
Key Stage 4
Students follow AQA French, German or Spanish to GCSE. The exam consists of the following-
30% Speaking-2 assessments over year 10 and 11
20% Listening at Foundation or Higher level, examined at the end of Year 11 in a 40 or 50 minute paper
20% Reading (as Listening)
30% Writing- 2 controlled assessments completed over year 10 and 11
Key Stage 5
Students follow AQA French, German or Spanish to AS or A2 Level
AS-Students prepare for 2 papers-
Speaking-30%
Listening, Reading and Writing-70%
Both papers are examined at the end of the year
A2-Students prepare for 2 papers
Speaking-30%
Listening, Reading and Writing-70%
Both papers are examined at the end of the year
Enrichment Opportunities
Sessions with the Foreign Languages Assistants-predominantly KS3 and KS4
Monthly activities in the Newsletter
Proposed Year 9 study visit to France, Germany or Spain
6th Form Work Experience to France, Germany or Spain
Staff
Janette Peters-Head of Faculty
Julie Rogers-Hussey-Innovator
Sheree Thomson-Assessment Co-ordinator
YG and T and Learning Support Co-ordinator
Gaelle Delauney- Lead Teacher of Spanish
Laura Kaye
Barbara Engels
Silvia Macor
Jessica Fry
Diane Davidson-Curriculum Assistant
Jane President-SEN LInk