Children at Emsworth Primary School are passionate about learning French. They are excited to learn a new language and understand the value of being able to confidently communicate in a second language. Our aim is to enable children to develop confidence at an early age so that children are not afraid to take chances and this inspires them to want to learn more.

At Emsworth Primary, we aim to teach basic linguistic skills (knowledge of phonology, grammatical structures and vocabulary) that can be transferred to other foreign languages and even the new English curriculum. French is taught on a weekly basis throughout Key Stage 2. In addition to this, short, focussed bursts of vocabulary revision throughout the week, help to enhance children’s recall of key words, phrases and sentence structures.

In lower Key Stage 2, we focus on developing children’s speaking, listening and reading skills as well as beginning to write new vocabulary and simple sentences. This is then built upon in upper Key Stage 2 when children begin to write more confidently and begin to experiment with the structures they have been taught.

Each year the curriculum builds on the previous year, through a clear progression of topic-based units. This means that concepts and vocabulary are revisited, meaning children gain secure skills, knowledge and understanding that should lay solid foundations for continued language learning in Key Stage 3. We use a range of resources, such as interactive games, stories and songs to motivate children and help them develop a love of learning a language.  

Below you will find a copy of the curriculum map for French that shows the key topics that are covered during Key Stage 2.