MFL
Modern Foreign Languages
Activity: Greetings/Introductions
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Take name card
Aim: to find partner by asking questions
Greet whoever you meet: ‘Bonjour!’
They say ‘Bonjour!’ in reply
You ask the person: ‘Comment t’appelle tu?’
They respond ‘Je m’appelle…’
If they are your partner, say ‘excellent!’
If not, say ‘Ah, non!’ and move on.
Activity Review
• Demanding?
• Much preparation?
• Enjoyable?
• Inclusive?
• Could differentiate?
MFL - Background
• Nuffield Languages Enquiry (1998 – 2000)
• Languages for All: Languages for Life
(National Languages Strategy 2002)
• Primary National Strategy (2004)
‘Every child should have the opportunity
throughout Key Stage 2 to study a foreign
language and develop their interest in the culture
of other nations. They should have access to
high quality teaching and learning opportunities,
making use of native speakers and e-learning. By
age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach
a recognised level of competence on the
Common European Framework and for that
achievement to be recognised through a national
scheme’.
(Languages for All: Languages for Life)
Rationale
www.primarylanguages.org.uk
Supportive Developments
• CILT: the National Centre for Languages
• NACELL: the National Advisory Centre on Early
Language Learning
• National Director for Languages
• KS2 NC & QCA schemes and non-statutory guidance
• The Languages Ladder / Asset Languages
• Additional funding (Primary Strategy)
• KS2 Framework for MFL
• FLAs for primary schools
• Links with Secondary schools (specialist & feeder)
KS2 Framework for Languages aims
to provide practical support for the
development of primary MFL
through:
• A set of learning objectives
• Guidance on their use
KS2 Framework for Languages
KS2 Framework for Languages
5 Strands
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Oracy
Literacy
Intercultural Understanding
Knowledge about Language
Language Learning Strategies
Meeting the Framework Objectives
Today’s starter activity: greetings.
Page 18 in Framework
Objectives met:
• Oracy
• Literacy
• Knowledge about Language
• Language Learning Strategies
4 out of 5 strands addressed.
Assumptions about Delivery
• Schools choose which language
• Teacher and planners will need access to
appropriate resources
• MFL will be embedded – links to other
subjects
• Teaching will involve different staff, but the
role of the classroom teacher is critical
• Schools will allocate at least one hour per
week for dedicated language learning.
Why?
It’s good idea … isn’t it?
• Why might you think it’s not so good?
• So what’s good about it?
Concerns
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Time
Expertise – linguistic
Expertise – methodological
Resources
Other?
However, Early Language Learning can…
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Develop language skills (especially ‘ear’)
Develop language learning skills
Develop recall skills
Support Literacy and understanding of
how language works
• Develop communication skills
• Reinforce learning in other subjects
Early Language Learning can…
• Develop cultural awareness
• Foster positive attitudes to:
- language learning
- Other cultures
- Speakers of other languages
- Speakers of non-standard English
• Develop self-esteem amongst pupils with
EAL
…and it can be great fun!
Holy Souls
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KS2 Framework for Languages with QCA
LCP scheme with flashcards as backbone
All years start with Y3 then build on this
1 hour per week – half hour & smaller chunks
Emphasis on Speaking & Listening with some
writing further down line (more next week)
Use of ICT to support & motivate
Cross-curricular links
Songs, poems, games, dances, etc
Make it fun – have a go!
Holy Souls
• Non-statutory until 2010/11 (date not yet set)
• No formal assessments (yet)
• Make engaging: A process as much as an
outcome
• Links with Archbishop Illesley – esp Y6
• Languages coach – establish need first
• Funding & from LA through BASS
• Links with French schools – 2009/10
Suggested Planning
• Spring Term – immersion in French language
• Try out basics, e.g. greetings, numbers,
commands
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryfrench/teachers/
classroom_instructions.shtml
• Use ICT resources to grab children’s interest,
e.g. Funny Bear
• KS2 Year 3 Term 1 week-by-week Resource
Pack to get started
• Learn together with children
• 40% French words = cognates!
Greetings
Songs
• www.songsforteaching.com/frenchsongs.h
tm
• www.mamalisa.com
• www.belette.biz
• Allons Chanter CD, e.g. for phonics sound
‘ou’ – game ‘coucou et hibou’
• French children’s characters, e.g. Funny
Bear, Pigloo, Bebe Lilly.
Comment t’appelle tu?
Je m'appelle funny bear
Je m'appelle funny bear
Je m'appelle funny
funny funny funny funny
bear.
J'ai un petit ventre mou
et un slip kangourou.
Je suis pas comme les
autres tout doux moi
Je suis un petit loup.
Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire, Pigloo?
Qu'il fasse bon ou
mauvais
Moi j'aime skier
Qu'il fasse bon ou
mauvais
Moi j'aime skier
En avant en arrière
S'envoler dans les
airs
De surfer, je n'peux
plus m'arrêter
Tenez-vous les hanches
Faites comme les pingouins
Faut que ça balance
On se déhanche
Ca fait du bien.
Frere Jacques - karaoke
Pat et Stanley font du Sport
Suggested Use
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Listen for cognates – make notes / list
What is happening?
Prediction: what next?
Qui est les animaux?
Enjoy!
Numbers
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Un, deux , un deux trois
Quatre, cinq, quatre cinq six
Sept, huit, sept huit neuf
DIX et puis ça recommence la,
la , la , la
• et puis ça recommence.
(répétez)
Cultural understanding
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Food tasting
Weather – webcams, e.g. www.paris-live.com
www.tv5.org ‘trendy’ site
www.tf1.fr main TV site for clips
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/mfle/c4modernlangu
ages/ Chez Mimi
• Chez Mimi episodes:
http://www.teachers.tv/video/678
• Film trailers – prediction skills, listening skills,
compare cultures, e.g.
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/la-legende-dedespereaux-tales-ofdespereaux/2390186235/?icid=VIDURVENT11
Other ideas
• Register – greetings or just say something
in French
• Kim’s game
• PE numbers game
• Maths mental warm-up
• Birthdays: ‘Bon anniversaire!’
• Sign of the Cross: ‘Au nom du père, Et du
fils, Et du Saint-Esprit. Amen’.
ICT
• LCP Interactive activities – icon on system
• Websites – see basic list on staff common,
e.g.
• Youtube – fantastic resource - vet first!
• Powerpoint resources – staff common
• Smartboard resources – staff common
• More on ICT next week…