
Head of MFL & Teacher of French and German |
Mrs S. East – BA (Hons) French, German and International Relations |
Second in MFL |
Ms L. Harvey – PGCE Humanities/Master of Arts Degree with merit |
Teacher of French |
Ms N. Glancy – BA (Hons) English and French |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 7
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
- Myself
- numbers
- months
- days
- the classroom
- family
- animals
- Introduction of characters: Charlotte and Didier
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- House
- home
- personalities
- looks
- opinions of cognates
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- Introduction of phrase of the day
- Where I live
- Other countries
- French speaking countries
- mardi gras
- bedroom
- evening activities
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- Town
- Plastic and the environment
- Asking and giving directions
- Snack food
- Prices
- evening activities
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- Daily routine
- School subjects
- Culture of education in France
- Opinions
- Justifications
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- Hobbies
- Instruments
- la fête de la music
- Sports
- Holidays
- Holiday activities
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Year 8
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
- Talking about
- Revision of characters: Charlotte and Didier
- Talking in more detail about families
- Talking about where people live
- French speaking countries
- the weather
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- What you like to do.
- Sports
- activities with friends
- TV programmes
- Television in France
- Christmas in France
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- Excursions
- Excuses
- Clothing
- Buying clothes and prices
- fashion and shopping habits
- Past tense where you went
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- Food likes and dislikes
- French Apprentice
- Breakfast, lunch and evening meal
- Preparing a party
- Buying food
- Restaurant visits
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- Countries and languages
- French speaking countries
- Holiday destinations
- Talking about a past holiday
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- Talking about friends
- Pocket money
- New Technology
- social media
- downloading music
- Future holidays
- Plans and dreams
- Film projects les choristes
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Year 9
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
- Revision of characters: Charlotte and Didier
- TV programmes and films
- Cinema
- Looks
- Reading
- Last weekend
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- Weekend plans
- Future plans and predictions
- Future careers
- Why languages are important
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- Options and careers with MFL
- Illness
- Healthy eating
- Health lifestyle
- giving and receiving advice
- Keeping fit
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- French sporting heroes
- Friends
- Crime in the castle
- Solving crimes
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- Different areas of France
- Travel arrangements
- Booking a hotel room
- Visiting an attraction
- Le Mans – 24 hour race
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- Different school systems.
- Young people and work
- Social issues
- Rights and religion
- Human rights
- Film Project Asterix aux jeux olympiques
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Year 10
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
- 3.1.1 Theme 1: Identity and culture
- Theme 1: Identity and culture covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points:
- Topic 1: Me, my family and friends
- Relationships with family and friends
- Topic 2: Technology in everyday life
- Social media
- Mobile technology
Reading and listening tasks
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- 3.1.1 Theme 1: Identity and culture
- Theme 1: Identity and culture covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points:
- Topic 3: Free-time activities
Reading and listening tasks
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- 3.1.2 Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points:
- Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Healthy/unhealthy living
Reading and listening tasks
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- • 3.1.2 Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
- Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points:
- Topic 3: Global issues
- The environment
- Topic 4: Travel and tourism
Reading and listening tasks
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- 3.1.3 Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
- Theme 3: Current and future study and employment covers the following four topics:
- Topic 1: My studies
- Topic 2: Life at school/college
Reading and listening tasks
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- 3.1.3 Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
- Theme 3: Current and future study and employment covers the following four topics:
- Topic 3: Education post-16
- Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Reading and listening tasks
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Year 11
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
Learning of any topics that haven’t been covered in speaking
- Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities
- Topic 2: Social issues
- Charity/voluntary work
- Poverty/homelessness
- Marriage/partnership
Also revision of speaking topics
Reading and listening tasks
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Learning of any topics that haven’t been covered in speaking
- Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities
- Topic 2: Social issues
- Charity/voluntary work
- Poverty/homelessness
- Marriage/partnership
Also revision of speaking topics
Reading and listening tasks
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Over the next 2 Terms
Speaking – Students to practice:
Reading and Listening
Photo card answers to literary texts.
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Role Play
Practice questions – answers in TL, answers in English
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Photo card answers to literary texts.
Conversation (key topics below)
Self and family
Home and environment
Free Time
Education
Holidays
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Writing – students to practice:
Photo card (Foundation)
Extended responses (Foundation and Higher)
Translation (Foundation and Higher
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Curriculum Information
Year 7
No. of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency and length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … |
Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … |
Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
4 |
All KS3
At least once a fortnight
20 – 30 minutes
- Speaking tasks
- Spellings tasks
- Writing tasks
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- Urdu club
- Spelling Bee club
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- Intervention for students who are underachieving by subject staff and HOD.
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COURSE BOOK = EXPO 1
Websites
www.linguascope.com
Ask your teacher for the username and password
Français extra
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Year 8
No. of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency and length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … |
Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … |
Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
4 |
- Research homework
- Cultural awareness
- Assessment preparation
- Website access
- Worksheet tasks
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Urdu club |
Intervention for students who are underachieving by subject staff and HOD. |
COURSE BOOK = EXPO 2 rouge and vert
Websites
www.linguascope.com
Ask your teacher for the username and password
Français extra
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Year 9
No. of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency and length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … |
Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … |
Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
4 |
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Urdu club
Spanish club |
Intervention for students who are underachieving by subject staff and HOD. |
COURSE BOOK = EXPO 3 rouge and vert
Websites
www.linguascope.com
Ask your teacher for the username and password
Français extra
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Year 10
No. of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency and length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … |
Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … |
Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
5 |
All KS4
once a week
- Speaking tasks
- Spellings tasks
- Writing tasks
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- Homework club for pupils wishing to revise or complete homework
- History and French trip
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- Revision sessions for writing
- Revision sessions for speaking
- Revision sessions for listening
- Revision session for reading
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Exam board = AQA
Websites
www.linguascope.com
Ask your teacher for the username and password
intermediate
GCSE bite size
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Year 11
No. of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency and length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … |
Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … |
Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
5 |
- Research homework
- Cultural awareness
- Assessment preparation
- Website access
- Worksheet tasks
- Exam revision
- Vocabulary learning
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- Homework club for pupils wishing to revise or complete homework
- Extra Revision sessions Wed Week A after school.
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- Revision sessions for writing controlled assessments.
- Revision sessions for speaking controlled assessments.
- Revision sessions for listening and reading
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Exam board = AQA
Websites
www.linguascope.com
Ask your teacher for the username and password
intermediate |