Vision Statement

We challenge all to be open-minded Linguists for Life.

Through a metacognitive approach to language learning rooted in our knowledge-rich curriculum, we captivate our pupils with a lifelong passion for languages, whichever path they choose to follow. Our curriculum equips pupils with a foundation for linguistic study at all stages of life, and reinforces the qualities of open-mindedness, international ambition, and global citizenship.

Subject curriculum:

• Years 7, 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3) Overview – Click to open KS3 page for MFL
• Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) Overview – Click to open KS4 page for MFL

Y9 Options:

We offer GCSE French and GCSE Spanish – Click here to open our MFL options page

Resources to help you support your child with their studies:

• Knowledge Organiser – all pupils receive one of these at the start of the year (KS3) or GCSE course (KS4).

The Knowledge Organiser has many useful parts, including: Target Language Toolkit, Universals, Markschemes, Sentence Builder/Parallel Text page for each topic covered.

This should be brought to each lesson and used regularly at home to support independent learning. They should also form the basis of pupils’ revision for exams.

• All KS4 pupils receive a GCSE Revision Workbook (Edexcel) free of charge to support their independent learning at home.

 

Get involved with MFL at home:

Activities:

Language Apps: Use free apps like Duolingo or Memrise to make learning fun.

Flashcards: Create or use apps like Quizlet for vocabulary practice.

Cooking Together: Make a dish from a country where the language is spoken, practising food-related vocabulary.

Language Challenges: Set fun tasks like learning 10 new words or making sentences in the target language.

Places to Visit:

Cultural Centres: Explore local institutes in London like the Institut Français or Instituto Cervantes.

Museums: Visit museums with multilingual signage or exhibits related to the target culture.

Programme/Films:

Streaming Services: Watch children’s shows or movies in the target language (e.g., Peppa Pig in French or Dora the Explorer in Spanish).

YouTube Channels: Look for language-learning channels like French for Kids or Spanish Playground.

Audiobooks & Podcasts: Use resources like Storynory or language-specific podcasts for children.

Interactive Activities:

Board Games: Play games like Scrabble in the target language.

Songs & Karaoke: Sing along to songs in the target language for fun practice.

Love this subject and want to learn more?

Websites & Apps

• BBC Bitesize Languages – KS3 and GCSE support for French and Spanish with videos, revision guides, and quizzes.
• Duolingo – A free and gamified way to practise vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in many languages.
• Languages Online – Great for revision and grammar practice (French, Spanish).
• Memrise – Learn with native speaker videos and real-life phrases.
   

🎧 Podcasts (Great for Listening Practice)

• Coffee Break Languages – 15–20 min episodes in French and Spanish. Perfect for beginners and intermediates. There's also episodes in German and Italian if you want to explore more languages in your free time!
• Duolingo Spanish/French Podcast – Real-life stories told slowly and clearly, with English explanations.
   

📚 Reading & Stories

• The French Experiment / The Spanish Experiment – Classic children’s stories with audio and translations, good for vocabulary building.
• News in Slow French / Spanish – Current events at a slower pace, great for more advanced learners.
   

🎬 Videos, Culture & Fun

• YouTube – Easy Languages – Street interviews with subtitles to learn how native speakers really talk (French, Spanish and more).
• [Netflix or Disney+ shows in your target language – Watch with English or target-language subtitles. Try Lupin (French), Go! Live Your Way (Spanish), or Dark (German).
• Euroclub Schools – Cultural facts, songs and quizzes for French, Spanish, and Italian learners.