Modern Foreign Languages

Modern Foreign Languages

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela

Here at St Joseph’s we believe that learning a foreign language is an empowering experience. It provides an opening to other cultures. We want our students to be able to express their ideas and thoughts in another language and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and in writing. Nowadays, we live in a multilingual world where being able to communicate is more important than ever before so a second language can not only enrich your life but can also enhance your career prospects.

French

Learning-Journey French

Curriculum Intent French 2023-24

KS3 French

All KS3 students will learn French as part of their curriculum.

KS3 French Topics Outline

KS3 lessons focus on using Sentence Builders. All can be found below:

Y7 Sentence Builders French

Y8 Sentence Builders French

Y9 Sentence Builders French

KS3 End points MFL

Useful websites

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

French grammar practise

KS4 French

We use AQA exam board for French GCSE.

GCSE French exams

KS4 French Topics Outline

GCSE French key vocabulary booklet

GCSE French grammar

KS4 Useful websites to practise:

https://www.frenchinaclick.com/learnfrench/

https://theidealteacher.com/6-french-listening-websites-to-improve-gcse-skills

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zr8bmfr

KS5 French

Why study A Level French?

In a changing world, the ability to communicate in more than one language is an essential skill, much-needed by the wider world. As we move forward, the necessity to communicate in a multilingual society, both at work, home and abroad will continue to rise. In today’s job market employers seek employees who can offer a foreign language.

What is the A Level course like?

A-level languages build upon your existing knowledge gained at GCSE, giving you a sound understanding of using your language in a variety of contexts and situations.

We use AQA exam for A Level French

A Level French Exam Outline

KS5 French Topics Outline

Spanish

KS3 Spanish

2023-24 We are offering Spanish as a second language to some y8 / 9 classes

Spanish curriculum Intent

Y8 Spanish Learning Journey

y9 Spanish Learning Journey

KS3 Spanish Topics Outline

 KS3 End points MFL

KS3 lessons focus on using Sentence Builders. All can be found below:

Year 8 Spanish SB

Year 9 Spanish SB Cycle 1

Useful websites

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

Spanish vocab games

Spanish Grammar Practise

KS5 Spanish

Why choose A-Level Spanish?

If you have a talent for learning languages, and have enjoyed GCSE Spanish then you might want to consider studying Spanish at A Level.

The ability to understand and communicate in another language is a life-long skill for education, employment and leisure purposes. You will discover new cultures and gain a broader view of today’s increasingly globalized world. In today’s job market employers seek employees who can offer a foreign language.

Universities respect MFL qualifications as a sign of academic ability to study a wide variety of courses.

The ability to speak another language can open up many doors in your career and future academic life.

What is the A Level course like?

A-level languages build upon your existing knowledge gained at GCSE, giving you a sound understanding of using your language in a variety of contexts and situations.

We use AQA exam for A Level Spanish

A Level Spanish exam outline

KS5 Spanish Topics Outline