Modern Foreign Languages

The modern foreign language taught at Telferscot Primary School is French. We are proud to speak over 30 different mother tongue languages at the school, and in choosing French as our key modern foreign language, we hope to enjoy the multiple cultural and cognitive benefits of most children learning a new language from scratch. 

French is taught to Year 4, 5 and 6 classes by a specialist teacher. Planning acknowledges the requirements of the National Curriculum and our curriculum is enhanced with a broad range of additional resources and activities. 

In French lessons, pupils build strong foundations in language learning while developing a curiosity and enthusiasm for the wider Francophone world. Lessons are based around engaging topics such as numbers, telling the time, the alphabet, family, hobbies, preferences, the weather, holidays, and school life.

Learning is active and interactive: pupils take part in role plays, games, songs, stories, and short plays to help embed vocabulary and grammar in a fun and memorable way. Each child has their own French exercise book, where they record vocabulary, grammar points, and written work. This not only supports ongoing learning but also prepares them with confidence for their transition to KS3.

A word from our French teacher, Lucy Hunt:

“I am passionate about bringing French to life for pupils. I love to embed culture into the classroom and show them that French is spoken not only in France but in many other countries around the world. I share stories from my own experiences of living and working in France and Belgium – whether about food, festivals, or everyday life – in the hope that these inspire and excite pupils to explore language and culture further.

Having studied both French and Drama at university, I also enjoy weaving theatre into lessons. We use games and role play to encourage pupils to speak with confidence, and in Year 6 pupils have the opportunity to perform Cinderella in French – a highlight of the year that brings together language, drama, and teamwork.”