SUBJECT
Modern Foreign Languages
"Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
St Francis of Assisi
SUBJECT
Why Languages Matters
Learning a language opens the door to new cultures, ideas and ways of thinking.
It helps students communicate with confidence, understand others, and see the world from a wider perspective.
MISSION
Our Approach
The Modern Foreign Languages Department develops confident and curious communicators.
Students learn to listen, speak, read and write in French and Spanish, while exploring the cultures and communities where these languages are spoken. Language learning builds confidence, independence and creativity.
LEARNING
From Year 7 to GCSE
Students develop their skills across speaking, listening, reading and writing.
As they progress, they build vocabulary, understand how language works, and apply their learning in different contexts. Students gain confidence in expressing themselves and communicating meaningfully in another language.
SKILLS
What Students Develop
Communication
- Speaking and listening with confidence
- Expressing ideas clearly in another language
Understanding
- Reading and interpreting written texts
- Listening for meaning and detail
Language Awareness
- Understanding grammar and structure
- Recognising patterns across languages
Cultural Awareness
- Exploring different cultures and perspectives
- Developing global understanding
Independence
- Building vocabulary and applying it creatively
- Growing confidence in using language
LITERACY
Language & Communication
Students learn to:
- Use strategies to read and understand unfamiliar texts
- Develop vocabulary and spelling skills
- Understand key grammatical terms and structures
- Apply knowledge of English to support language learning
- Communicate clearly using accurate language
