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Modern Foreign Languages
Staff
Ms C. Ramiandrisoa, Subject Leader
Ms E. Hastings, Subject Teacher
Ms A. Jacklin, Subject Teacher
Ms L. Séguier, Subject Teacher
The Modern Foreign Languages Department is responsible for the teaching of French and Spanish at Harris Academy Bermondsey. Students study French or Spanish at KS3 (Years 7 and 8) and then have the opportunity to study either GCSE French or Spanish at KS4. Students may then continue to study either language at A level provided they have obtained a grade B or above at GCSE. The ability to speak more than one language is a valuable skill and provides great opportunities in relation to employment and education as well as promoting an appreciation of other cultures and broadening students’ horizons.
The Language Subject area promotes Community Languages and bilingual students are encouraged to take a GCSE in their home language. Bengali and Turkish are taught weekly after school.
KS3 Curriculum Description – French, Spanish & Community Languages
In Modern Foreign Languages, students are assessed in the four key skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Year 7 Students study Spanish in Module 1, French in Module 2 and move on to studying either French or Spanish for the remainder of KS3.
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Module 1 |
Module 2 |
Module 3 |
Module 4 |
Module 5 |
Module 6 |
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Year 7 |
School |
School |
Self, Family and Friends |
Leisure activities |
House and Home |
Local environment |
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Year 8 |
Daily life and hobbies |
Holidays and Travel |
Eating habits |
Future plans |
Money matters and Fashion |
Media, Films and Music |
KS4 Curriculum Description – French, Spanish & Community Languages
The GCSE specification followed is AQA. Students’ abilities are tested in the four key skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Module 1 |
Module 2 |
Module 3 |
Module 4 |
Module 5 |
Module 6 |
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Year 9 |
Self, Family and Friends |
Leisure and Free time |
Leisure activities |
Leisure and Media |
House and Home |
Local environment |
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Year 10 |
Leisure activities |
Special occasions and Leisure |
Education |
Future plans |
Work and Education |
Work and Education |
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Year 11 |
Holidays and Travel |
Leisure and Tourism |
Young people’s Lifestyles |
Healthy Living |
Home and Environment |
Environmental problems |
KS5 Curriculum Description – French, Spanish & Community Languages
The AS and A2 specifications followed are AQA. Students’ abilities are tested in the four key skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Module 1 |
Module 2 |
Module 3 |
Module 4 |
Module 5 |
Module 6 |
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Year 12 |
Television and Advertising |
Media and Cinema |
Music and Fashion |
Sports and Health |
Holidays and Family |
Friendship and Marriage |
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Year 13 |
Pollution and energy |
Environmental damage |
Immigration and Integration |
Racism and Poverty |
Social issues |
Technology |
Homework
At KS3, homework is set once a week and students are expected to learn new vocabulary weekly. At KS4, students should spend a minimum of an hour a week to revise vocabulary and complete homework. At KS5, students should aim to practise their language skills on a daily basis, read and listen to authentic material.
Helping and supporting your child
Parents and carers do not have to speak a foreign language to help and support their child. Showing an interest in the language and speaking about their learning experience at school may encourage them. It is crucial that students learn vocabulary and practise the language skills as often as possible.
Parents and students are also encouraged to look at the MFL section of HAB Radio : http://www.hablive.co.uk/french-blog/
http://www.hablive.co.uk/spanish-blog/
Useful links
The following websites are recommended to support language learning:
www.linguascope.com (Username and Password given at school)
http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/