
Languages Curriculum at St Catherine's
Pupils are taught to:
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listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding
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explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words
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engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help
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speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
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develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
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present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences
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read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
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appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
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broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
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write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly
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describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing
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understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.
Children at St Catherine’s are all taught French throughout the term. In Key Stage 1 they are taught simple French songs and simple words. Key Stage 2 are taught French using “Salut” which enables children to learn words, sentences and simple conversations in French.
