Ten reasons why learning a language is important
Learning a language:
1. Improves your grasp of English.
2. Enhances your confidence.
3. Gives you a wider understanding of world affairs.
4. Improves international relations.
5. Makes travelling easier and more enjoyable.
6. Connects the world and promotes peace.
7. Helps you make friends in new countries.
8. Shows you are open minded and tolerant.
9.Boosts brain power.
10. It is fun!
Languages
Languages curriculum (key stage 2)
We follow the national curriculum
Our chosen foreign language is French. We use the Language Angels teaching platform which has been carefully written to address the national curriculum attainment targets.
Using the Language Angels guidance, we have carefully selected units to create our own scheme of work to meet the needs of our pupils.
Curriculum Overview
2025-2026 Language Angels units
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PFL |
Term1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
Term 6 |
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Year 3 |
Phonics 1 I am learning French |
I am able ...
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Animals |
Fruits |
Vegetables |
Seasons |
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Year 4 |
Phonics 2 Presenting myself |
My family |
Do you have a pet? |
The date |
Habitats |
Clothes |
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Year 5 |
Phonics 3 My family |
Traditions and celebrations |
What is the weather like? |
In the classroom |
My home |
Around own |
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Year 6 |
Phonics 4 The weekend |
Me in the world |
At school |
At school |
Healthy lifestyles |
Healthy lifestyles |
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Supplementary Units – Assemblies |
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Term 1 |
European Day of Languages |
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Term 2 |
Joyeux Noël (Merry Christmas) |
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Term 3 |
Le Carnaval de Nice – cultural celebrations |
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Term 4 |
Joyeuses Pâques (Happy Easter) |
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Term 5 |
French Folk Music |
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Term 6 |
Assembly: Bastille Day |
