Madame Baker
French Teacher
Much of the French teaching is based on developing speaking and listening skills and children learn mainly through songs, games and role play. As they progress through Key Stage 2, emphasis on developing reading and writing skills is increased, and links are made with grammar learned in English lessons.
The cultural element of language learning is incorporated into lessons and we look at the French-speaking world, not only France. We have a well-established partnership with La Villette elementary school in Paris and in Year 5, children are given penfriends from the school. We have an annual day trip to Paris, during which the Year 5 children meet their penfriends in their school and see some of the major sights of this beautiful city.