Appletree Gardens First School

MFL-French

Grow your learning in French

“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.” — Chinese Proverb

At Appletree, learning a language means exploring the world, making new friends, and discovering new cultures. Every word helps us grow and go places!

Our curriculum ethos
'Grow your learning'

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The branches of our curriculum
'I have a voice'

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The branches of our curriculum
'I reach my potential'

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The branches of our curriculum
'I have opportunities'

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The branches of our curriculum
'I am happy and safe'

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The branches of our curriculum
'I am healthy'

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Intent, Implementation and Impact

Our curriculum ethos has been specifically designed for our learning community and it supports us to plan, teach and evaluate our success.

I have a voice

At Appletree we believe learning a language isn’t just about vocabulary and grammar—it’s about gaining the ability to express yourself and truly have a voice in another culture or community. “Learning a language is more than mastering words; it’s claiming a voice in a new world.”

I reach my potential

Our ambitious curriculum encourages every child to reach their potential. Pupils will develop their knowledge and understanding of a new language and of the world around them. We believe learning a language opens doors to new ideas, cultures, and opportunities, fostering creativity, personal growth, and future success.

I have opportunities

At Appletree, pupils have the opportunity to virtually travel beyond their garden gate. They learn about France, the people and their culture and begin to learn how to speak a new language. We believe learning a language gives you opportunities to connect with new people, explore different cultures, and in the future access careers around the world. Introducing and exposing our children to different languages and cultures will provide them with the ability to show respect to all by understanding cultural differences. This will allow them the opportunity to play a valuable part in our global community.

At Appletree we use Language Angels to teach a carefully planned sequence of lessons, across the whole school, ensuring progressive coverage of skills required by the National Curriculum. Pupils have the opportunity to participate in a weekly, fun, interactive french club, provided by Lingotot https://www.lingotot.com/

To promote a love of languages and to celebrate cultural differences we provide additional opportunities for children to learn about France, its geography and its culture and traditions. We celebrate International and European Languages Day and other special celebrations in France, for example ‘Bastille Day’. We regularly run a french tuck shop where pupils can use their knowledge and skills to greet the seller and ask for a croissant for example, putting the big idea of speaking french in a shop into practice.

I am happy and safe

At Appletree, we believe learning a new language helps children feel happy and safe. It builds confidence, encourages friendships, and teaches respect for different cultures. When children can communicate and understand others, they feel included and secure, which supports their well-being and personal growth.

I am healthy

At Appletree we ensure lessons are vibrant, practical and fun which promotes happiness. We have seen first hand that learning a new language strengthens memory, sharpens focus, and keeps young minds active and resilient, thus promoting happiness and well-being.