French in Key Stage 3
How many lessons do we have?
In Key stage 3 pupils are introduced to French and develop their language skills within the framework provided by the National Curriculum. They build up their knowledge and skills whilst exploring a range of familiar topics based on their personal experience. In Key Stage 3 pupils are allocated 2 lessons of French per week in Year 7. If you opt to study German in Year 8 pupils have 2 lessons, whereas those pupils who do not study German have 3 lessons of French. Within lessons the 4 language skills are given equal weighting. They are:
• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
In Year 7 we learn about: introducing oneself, family and pets, school, routine, clothes, sports and free time.
In Year 8 we learn about: our home, local town, holidays, asking the way, daily routine, food and drink, shopping, illness, a trip to Paris.
Which resources do we use?
The main resource in our classrooms is the interactive whiteboard, where we use resources and games from language learning websites, as well as our own resources.
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Pupils are encouraged to speak French as much as possible in lessons in order to increase their confidence and improve their oral skills. Pupils learn through a balance of the four skills; listening, speaking, reading and writing, and these are all complemented by games and songs.
