--- title: "MFL" url: "https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/mfl" school: "Kenilworth Primary School" --- # French ## French At Kenilworth Primary School, we have chosen French for our Modern Foreign Language. Learning a foreign language is part of the primary National Curriculum and is a requirement for all children within Key Stage 2. At Kenilworth, we use the scheme Language Angels. ### Why do we teach French? At Kenilworth, we want all children to realise their place in the wider world and learning a language is a fantastic way to open the world to our pupils. French is spoken in five different continents and is a great language for opening the door to other languages (particularly Spanish, Portugese, Italian and Romanian). It also supports children to unlock their own language – both vocabulary and spellings – as a lot of French words have been amalgamated into the English language. ### Intent At Kenilworth Primary School, we teach French to develop pupils' curiosity, confidence and understanding of the wider world. Learning a foreign language is a statutory requirement in Key Stage 2 and we aim to inspire a love of language learning whilst equipping pupils with the skills needed for future study. The French curriculum at Kenilworth Primary School enables pupils to: - Develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills - Build secure knowledge of key vocabulary, phonics and grammar - Communicate confidently in French, for real purposes - Understand and appreciate French culture and the wider Francophone world - Prepare effectively for language learning at Key Stage 3 We are committed to an inclusive and ambitious curriculum that supports all learners to succeed. ### Implementation French is taught weekly in Years 3 to 6 using the Language Angels scheme of work, which provide a progressive and structured approach to language learning. Lessons are carefully sequenced to build on prior knowledge and develop all four language skills. - In Years 3 and 4, pupils learn basic vocabulary, pronunciation and simple sentence structures - In Years 5 and 6, pupils extend their learning through more complex language, improved grammatical accuracy and increased independence. Teaching is interactive and engaging, incorporating songs, games, stories, role-play native audio, reading and writing tasks. Regular repetition and retrieval support long-term memory. Assessment is ongoing through observation, speaking activities, written work and role play. ### Impact By the end of Year 6, pupils: - Understand and respond to spoken and written French - Speak confidently using full sentences - Read and write short texts with increasing accuracy - Demonstrate understanding of key grammatical concepts - Show curiosity and respect for other cultures Pupils leave Kenilworth Primary School well prepared for further language learning at secondary school. ### French Coverage French Overview 43 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kenilworth-primary-school/files/documents/French(2).pdf) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum Overview](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/curriculum-overview) - [Phonics](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/phonics) - [Reading](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/reading) - [Writing](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/writing) - [Maths](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/maths) - [Science ](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/science) - [Art](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/art) - [Physical Education](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/pe) - [French](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/mfl) - [PSHE](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/french) - [Religious Education](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/religious-education) - [Geography](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/geography) - [History](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/history) - [Music](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/curriculum/music) ##### Location Kenilworth Primary School Kenilworth Dr Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1QL ##### Contact Us 0208 953 3459 ##### Stay Connected - [X](https://twitter.com/kpswd6) © Copyright 2021–2026 Kenilworth Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://kenilworth-primary-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)