Modern Languages

Modern Languages – French and German at KS3 

In years 7 and 8 students develop the four key language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and are strongly encouraged to communicate in French or German, to give their opinions, to ask questions and to describe events. In year 9 students are set according to ability and continue to learn more about the life and culture of France or Germany and French and German-speaking countries. 

French and German are offered at GCSE, AS and A Level. Urdu is offered at GCSE for students who can speak Urdu.


How you can help

Students have to learn key vocabulary each week – please help them with this. They should also try to extend their vocabulary using the websites www.linguascope.com and www.languagesonline.org.uk . 

There are also magazines and readers in the school library, and perhaps in your local library, which you could encourage them to use. 

Why not visit France or  Germany/Austria/ Switzerland on holiday? Encourage your child to buy tickets, order food in restaurants, pay for food at the supermarket. In London why not see French or German Language films. Try the London Children’s Film Festival in November, see www.londonchildrenfilm.org.uk, or look for films at the Ciné Lumière, see http://www.institute-francais.org.uk or www.goethe.de/london.