Modern Foreign Languages
Your passport to the world!
To inspire a passion for and create awareness of different cultures. To develop resilience, confidence and courage and enable you to stand out from the crowd and to embrace difference.
The study of languages is more than just learning vocabulary and grammar—it is a gateway to new perspectives, cultures, and opportunities. Our curriculum is designed to develop students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French or Spanish, ensuring they can communicate effectively in real-world situations. We aim to build students’ confidence in expressing their ideas and opinions, whether in everyday conversations or more complex discussions.
Beyond language skills, we foster a deep appreciation for the cultures, customs, and values of the countries where the language is spoken. By exploring these cultural aspects, students develop a greater understanding of the world and an appreciation for diversity. Learning a language also enhances problem-solving and critical thinking, as students interpret meaning, adapt to different communication styles, and make connections between their own language and the one they are studying.
We believe that language learning is a lifelong skill that opens doors to exciting opportunities in travel, work, and global collaboration. By inspiring curiosity and a passion for languages, we encourage students to see themselves as active global citizens, equipped with the skills and mindset to navigate an interconnected world.
KS3 Curriculum
| French | Spanish | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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7 |
Greetings and numbers Personal descriptions Talking about school |
Free time activities Talking about how I use technology Sporting activities Talking about my town or village |
Talking about holidays Cultural Aspects – School life in France |
Greetings and numbers Personal descriptions Free time activities |
Talking about school Describing family Talking about my house |
Describing my town Telling the time Ordering in a café Cultural Aspects - Colombia |
|
8 |
TV and Film Talking about the internet Saying what you can do in Paris |
Talking about personality and friendships Describing my house and town Saying where I would like to live |
Talking about talent and ambition Exploring what you can do with the French language Cultural aspects – The Francophone World |
Holidays Talking about how I use technology TV and Music |
Food preferences Arranging to go out Describing clothes |
Describing a holiday home Talking about summer camps Cultural Aspects – Day of the Dead |
|
9 |
Social Media Music Healthy living |
Career plans and ambitions Describing a past holiday |
Rights and responsibilities Cultural aspects – Celebrity Culture in the French speaking world |
Free time activities Jobs and careers |
Healthy Living Rights and responsibilities |
Travelling abroad Cultural Aspects - Bullfighting |
KS4 Curriculum
(GCSE French – AQA, GCSE Spanish – AQA)
| French | Spanish | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Year |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
|
10 |
Use of technology Free time activities Describing past activities Events in the Francophone word Family and relationships Celebrity culture |
Learning about school life in Francophone countries. Healthy Living |
Holidays Environmental issues Protecting the planet |
Use of technology Free time activities Describing past activities Festivals in Spain Holidays |
Family and relationships Celebrity culture Describing celebrations in the Spanish speaking world. Healthy Living Illness and injury |
School in Spain Describing extra curricular activities Describing my town Going shopping Visiting Spanish speaking countries |
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11 |
Talking about jobs Describing my town Going shopping Visiting French speaking places Jobs and careers |
Exam Skills: Recap of Y10 content for: Listening Speaking Reading Writing |
Exam Skills: Recap of Y11 content for: Listening Speaking Reading Writing |
Environmental problems Protecting the planet Jobs and careers Future plans and aspirations |
Exam Skills: Recap of Y10 content for: Listening Speaking Reading Writing |
Exam Skills: Recap of Y11 content for: Listening Speaking Reading Writing |
Homework
KS3 – Students complete 30 minutes per week of online learning using the Pearson Active Learn platform.
KS4 – Students complete between 30-60 minutes of tasks as directed by their class teacher. This ranges from writing and grammar practice to online listening and reading tasks. Tasks are designed to embed the knowledge and skills developed in the lessons.
Extracurricular
In MFL we offer a range of extracurricular activities including:
- Lunchtime clubs to learn about the language and culture of Spanish and French-speaking countries
- Residential trips abroad to France and Spain
- Local language competitions with other schools
- Video projects
- Visits to local language related events (e.g. cinema and theatre trips)
Sixth Form
Wolfreton is part of The Consortium Sixth Form College and all sixth form course information can be found on its website.