MFL - French

At St Martin’s, our vision for French is to inspire pupils to become confident, curious and capable language learners. We want every child to develop a positive attitude towards learning another language and to feel proud of their ability to understand and communicate in French. By the end of Key Stage 2, we aim for our pupils to listen carefully, read simple texts, speak in short sentences and write basic phrases with growing fluency and accuracy.

A central focus of our French curriculum is developing strong foundations in the five key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Through these skills, children learn how language works, recognise important patterns and make meaningful links between French and English. This deeper understanding supports their overall communication skills and prepares them well for continuing their language learning at secondary school.

During their time at St Martin’s, pupils will learn French through engaging, well‑structured lessons using the Language Angels scheme. Teachers draw on a variety of approaches—including interactive resources, songs, stories, role‑play and written tasks—to make lessons lively, memorable and accessible for all children. This ensures that every pupil can participate fully and make good progress.

Learning is further strengthened through short, regular recap sessions that help children revisit key vocabulary and build confidence over time. Pupils also benefit from opportunities to practise speaking with partners, explore simple written texts and take part in practical activities that bring the language to life. Through this approach, we ensure that French at St Martin’s is enjoyable, meaningful and effective for every child.