Modern Foreign Languages

At Whitfield Aspen School the children are exposed to languages and cultures from around the world in different areas of the curriculum, including History, Geography, Art and English. However, we focus on French as the language we teach in years 3-6, so that the children can gain reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in one language as they move up through the school.

French is taught by a specialist teacher in years 3-6 and some Special Provision classes. During the school year, there are other events such as Language Awareness day in October, which all the children participate in, and French Breakfast for Year 4, when the children apply their skills!

Special Provision classes are also invited to join the relevant mainstream class for French for some lessons.

French is taught in a structured but fun way; lessons include opportunities to read, write, listen and sing in French, as well as role play.

Mrs Carter

Specialist Teacher

Languages Day - October 2023

In term 1, our fantastic Language Ambassadors helped the whole school celebrate Language and Culture from around the world. The children were able to hear and practise different languages from their own friends; they also learned about different food, art and facts from the Language Ambassadors.