We encourage students through our knowledge and enthusiasm, and our belief that communicating in a foreign language should be accessible to everyone. Elements of culture from the French and Spanish speaking world are interwoven throughout the year, and we are focusing on a lexico-grammar approach.
hrough a host of different methods a solid foundation is established, and from here students develop the confidence and the tools they need, giving them the freedom to be creative.
Group 1 (Year 4)
Introduction to lots of basic vocabulary and newer concepts such as notions of masculine, feminine and plural of nouns and adjectives. Lots of interaction in lessons via speaking activities and games.
Groups 2 and 3 (Years 5 and 6)
Continuing to expand their vocabulary knowledge and learning to us simple verbs in different contexts. Role play, dialogues, investigations and communication.
Block 1 (Year 7)
Creativity combines with structural language learning to give students a flying start to their Key Stage 3 Spanish and French.
Block 2 (Year 8)
In collaboration with our Bedales Senior colleagues, we have updated the Block 2 course to include more thorough focus on grammar with more challenging activities, including translations, dictations and lots of interaction.
Language Trips
Students in Blocks also have the opportunity to join at least one language trip every year.
Additional Languages
Mandarin, Japanese and German are also available to learn for all, as activities.
Head of Department
Inma Franco-Gonzalez, Head of Modern Foreign Languages
