Modern Foreign Languages
Why study a Modern Foreign Language?
At Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy we are aware that every student is entitled to experience success in learning and encourage them through the study of a Modern Foreign Language to ‘think of themselves as citizens of the world as well as the United Kingdom’. We create a learning environment in the classroom that motivates and encourages students to communicate, as far as possible, in the target language, and invite them to take on challenges as well as risks with their learning. We also help our students to develop their independent learning styles and build their self-esteem. Communication is the central thread of our lessons and the teaching of grammar is considered vital to develop genuine independence in the students’ ability to express themselves. Furthermore, the increased understanding of other cultures helps students to develop greater tolerance of the wide range of people of different race, religion and background that they will encounter in our modern society.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Overview
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Learning Cycle 1
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Learning Cycle 2
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Learning Cycle 3
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Year 7
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Self, family, physical descriptions and animals.
- Personal details
- Personality, family and pets
- Physical appearance
- Opinions
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School and free time
- School subjects and opinions
- What we like doing in our free time
- Sports, hobbies
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Home and local area
- My town
- House and rooms
- Snacks and drinks, going out to the café
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Year 8
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Family, jobs and free time
- Talking about our family
- Talking about jobs people do
- Where we live.
- Talk about TV, music and film genres
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Going out, fashion, foods and drinks
- Asking someone to go out and making excuses
- Shopping, clothes, fashion
- Shopping for food
- Going out to the restaurant, French or Spanish culture
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Holidays, friends and media
- Countries and languages
- Talking about our friends
- Internet and different gadgets
- Hopes and wishes
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Year 9
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Identity and culture
- Relationships with family and friends.
Local, national, international and global areas of interest
- Home, town, neighbourhood and regions.
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Current and future study and employment
- School and school subjects.
Free time and hobbies
- Free time activities.
- Sports.
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Identity and culture
- Food and eating out
- Music, cinema and TV..
- Customs and festivals in French or Spanish speaking countries/communities
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Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview
AQA GCSE : French and Spanish [Foundation or Higher]
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/french-8658/specification-at-a-glance
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698/specification-at-a-glance
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Learning Cycle 1
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Learning Cycle 2
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Learning Cycle 3
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Year 10
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Unit 1.1: Me, my family and friends
Unit 5: Home, town, neighbourhood and region
Unit 9: My studies
Unit 3: Free-time activities
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Unit 6.2: Social issues – Healthy/unhealthy living
Unit 10: Life at school and college
Unit 4: Customs and festivals
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Unit 8: Travel and Tourism
Unit 11: Education post-16
Transition to Year 2
Unit: 1.2 Marriage and partnership
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Year 11
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Unit 7.1: Global issues – the environment
Unit 6.1: Social issues – charity/voluntary work
Unit 12: Jobs, career choices and ambitions
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Unit 2: Technology in everyday life – Social media + mobile technology
Unit 7.2: Global issues – Poverty and homelessness
Revision and preparation for assessment
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Assessment
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