Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
The Modern Foreign Language programmes we offer develop pupils’ cultural awareness, teach them the fundamentals of communicating effectively in a foreign language, and equip them with the skills they need to progress to a global marketplace. They promote a healthy attitude of tolerance and understanding and help pupils to see beyond the microcosms of their own communities, providing an insight into the similarities and differences between contrasting cultures, along with the traditions that help to inform them.
Pupils will learn how to convey vital information about themselves, their families and their lives, and will also master essential phrases, such as how to ask for directions, order food, and organise social engagements. Pronunciation and grammar will be key components of the course, ensuring pupils are able to communicate through both spoken and written mediums.
Pupils will also learn a variety of valuable transferrable skills whilst undertaking a MFL, such as communication, problem-solving, creativity, ICT, literacy, numeracy and performance skills.
The academy currently offers Arabic and French at KS3 and KS4.
Arabic Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 3
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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Introductions
In class
My free time
My family
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My city
Sports
Entertainment
Celebrations
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Indeed it’s a small world
Long live the holidays
Cultural & daily life
School
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Arabic Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 4
Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Holidays
Local area
Work
Environmental Issues
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Identity – Who am I?
School
Work
Bringing the world together
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French Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 3
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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La rentrée
En classe
Mon temps libre
Ma vie de famille
En ville
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Vive les vacances!
J’adore les fêtes !
À loisir
Le monde est petit
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Qui suis-je?
Le temps des loisirs
Le sport en direct
Bon appétit!
Projets d’avenir
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French Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 4
Year 10 | Year 11 |
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Home town, neighbourhood and region
Travel and tourism
Life at school, studies, education post-16
Jobs, career choices and ambitions
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Global and social issues
Me, my family and my friends
Free time activities and technology in everyday life
Customs and festivals
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification (Arabic): EdExcel GCSE Arabic (1AA0)
KS4 Exam Board Specification (French): AQA GCSE French (8658)
Enrichment Offer
The Department offers a range of enrichment clubs, leads overseas educational visits and runs regular competitions. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.
Careers
There are a range of career opportunities for pupils if they study modern foreign language to a higher level. The majority of employers prefer to recruit people with languages skills. Having a good GCSE or A Level grade in a foreign language and any degree will enable pupils to work for an international company anywhere around the world. This can then lead to careers in fields such as interpreting, teaching, languages and community services. Universities and employers value strong language qualifications.
Useful Resources and Revision Support
- Languagenut – Subscription site for Arabic and French Pupils
- Secondary Homework Help | Online subjects – BBC Bitesize for revision, listening and reading practice
- Duolingo – learn, read stories and interact via the multilingual forum
- Memrise – Vocabulary retrieval practice