Modern Foreign Languages
Why do we study Modern Foreign Languages?
Learning a foreign language provides freedom from insularity and at Mangotsfield School, our dedicated and passionate team of MFL teachers aim to foster students’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of the global community through our broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum. Students will develop a love of learning through our engaging lessons where they are encouraged to take risks and embrace the challenge of learning a new language. The department also provides opportunities for cultural exploration, enabling the students to step beyond the familiar boundaries and develop a new found respect for the wider world.
Meet the team
- Mrs Makepeace - Head of MFL
- Miss Ashford - Teacher of German & French
- Mrs McBride - Teacher of German & French
- Mr Ali - Teacher of MFL
- Lewis Hill - Teacher of MFL
KS3 Programme of Study
Year 7
Term 1: Family & Friends
Term 2: School
Term 3: Sports & Hobbies
Term 4: House & Home
Term 5: Food & Drink
Term 6: Mastery term
Year 8
Term 1: Holidays
Term 2: Town
Term 3: Health
Term 4: Celebrations & Festivals
Term 5: Environment
Term 6: Mastery term
Year 9
Term 1: School
Term 2: Family & Friends
Term 3: House & Home
Term 4: Healthy Living
Term 5: Free Time & Hobbies
Term 6: Holidays
Course: AQA French & AQA German
100% Final Examination in Year 11: 25% Reading, 25% Listening, 25% Speaking, 25% Writing
GCSE Programme of Study
Year 10
Term 1: School
Term 2: Family & Friends
Term 3: Town
Term 4: Jobs
Term 5: Free Time & Hobbies
Term 6: Holidays
Year 11
Term 1: Jobs & Future Plans
Term 2: Healthy Living
Term 3: Environment
Term 4: Exam Preparation (Speaking)
Term 5: Exam Preparation (Reading, Listening & Writing)
Resources
Vocabulary Revision
Pronunciation Practice
Fluency Tutor
Revision Guides
Revise AQA GCSE French Revision Guide (Pearson)
Revise AQA GCSE French Revision Workbook (Pearson)
Revise AQA GCSE German Revision Guide (Pearson)
Revise AQA GCSE German Revision Workbook (Pearson)
Text Books
Stimmt AQA German GCSE
Studio AQA French GCSE
Homework
Homework at KS3 might include vocabulary revision and cultural projects to further deepen the students’ understanding of the topics being covered in lessons.
Homework at KS4 might include vocabulary revision and preparation for exams (e.g. past paper questions, speaking answer preparation, writing texts in the target language etc.)
Enrichment Opportunities
We try to organise a trip to Germany/ France each year as part of the enrichment opportunities offered in Modern Foreign Languages.