Key Information and Documents

LEARN SHEETS

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Yr 11 Spanish Learn Sheets Oct 23

Yr 11 French Learn Sheets Oct 23

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VISION:

Students at BBEC will be successful and passionate language learners. They will be able to communicate effectively in Spanish/French and will have an enriched knowledge about the culture of Hispanic and Francophone communities. 

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THROUGH OUR MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES CURRICULUM WE INTEND TO:

• Instil in our students a passion for learning languages and discovering other cultures

• Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language, thus allowing them to be able to communicate effectively

• Challenge students through the explicit teaching of phonological, grammatical and syntactical knowledge of the target language

• Create engaging activities and resources that allow students to express themselves in relevant and relatable contexts, including opportunities to speak the language in a variety of practical scenarios

• Encourage students to explore the world around them by discussing the infinite opportunities that learning languages can provide, not only academically but also socially and professionally

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KEY STRENGTHS OF THE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES CURRICULUM:

• Full National Curriculum coverage.

• All MFL students, regardless of their GCSE pathway, will be able to successfully communicate in the target language for a variety of different purposes by the end of year 9 and beyond.

• It challenges and supports a range of different learners, ensuring everyone can be successful in the MFL classroom.

• The spiral nature of the curriculum ensures that vocabulary and grammar points are constantly recapped and consolidated, promoting retention in long-term memory and allowing students to communicate with greater proficiency.

• It has been designed with BBEC students in mind; we incorporate a range of relatable topics and engaging activities into lessons to make language learning more fun, accessible and meaningful.

• Our MFL teachers are passionate about learning languages and strive to impart this passion onto our students.

• We provide students with copious opportunities to enrich their knowledge of Hispanic and Francophone cultures, both inside and outside the classroom. Our students are exposed to a variety of authentic experiences related to film, music, literature, cuisine and more. This will also include opportunities for students to use their linguistic knowledge in a Francophone or Hispanic setting through various trips, including a trip abroad, regardless of economic background.

• Our curriculum is explicitly planned to ensure all protected characteristics are represented and we overtly challenge cultural stereotypes and misconceptions.

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ARCK VALUES IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES:

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AMBITION in MFL means….

• Being academically ambitious and striving to improve all four areas of MFL and communication in a foreign language.

• Striving for precise pronunciation learning the phonological patterns of each language.

• Using increasingly complex grammatical structures in speaking and writing rather than opting for the simplest way.

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RESILIENCE in MFL means….

• Approaching language learning with enthusiasm and being ready and willing to overcome the challenges that language learning entails.

• Engaging in conversational French/Spanish and learning from misunderstandings and mis-pronunciations: not giving up!

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COURTESY and KINDNESS in MFL means…..

• Having a cultural awareness of Hispanic and Francophone communities, recognising and celebrating the diverse nature of the world.

• Appreciating the importance of showing courtesy and kindness to all people at all times.