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title: "MFL"
url: "https://boarshawprimary.co.uk/curriculum/mfl"
school: "Boarshaw Primary School"
---

# MFL

#### **Languages at Boarshaw Primary School**

#### Languages are predominantly taught in Key Stage 2. The children are introduced to Languages during their time in Key Stage 1, although this is not a fixed timetable slot as it is not compulsory to be taught until Key Stage 2. It is introduced at Key Stage 1 level so the children can get a flavour of what’s in store for the future. The exposure to languages, mainly French or Spanish, at an early age, gives the children a grounding of the subject, where as in Key Stage 2 the lessons are structured in preparation for secondary school. Having weekly lessons engrains a basic understanding of the language, using numbers, the alphabet and basic phrases used in everyday conversation.

#### Further details about how we teach languages can be found in our [subject policy. ](https://boarshawprimary.co.uk/files/SRPolicies2018/MFL_policy_2018_-_2021.pdf)

####

#### **NC objectives – Key Stage 2**

#### Pupils should be taught to:

- #### listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding
- #### explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words
- #### engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help\*
- #### speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
- #### develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases\*
- #### present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences\*
- #### read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
- #### appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
- #### broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
- #### write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly
- #### describe people, places, things and actions orally\* and in writing
- #### understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.

####

[/files/documents/MFL\_policy\_2022-2023.pdf](https://boarshawprimary.co.uk/files/documents/MFL_policy_2022-2023.pdf)

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