Modern Foreign Languages
Applemore linguists will consider themselves world citizens who respect each other and other cultures. Applemore linguists will believe in their ability to achieve and communicate in a foreign language. Applemore linguists will show the determination necessary to develop the four key skills of language learning – listening , reading , speaking and writing.
Learning a foreign language has never been so important! Here at Applemore, we give all students the opportunity to study French and Spanish and German (as an extra-curricular activity). We aim to motivate and encourage language learning with active, communication-based classes. We run successful, regular trips to France and Spain where students are able to immerse themselves in local culture and practice their linguistic skills.
At Applemore we truly value the benefits that learning a second language offers, therefore all students study French and Spanish at Key Stage 3. As a result of this expansive programme of Languages, our students make exceptional academic progress and therefore our GCSE results are consistently well above national average.
Our Staff
Mrs E Collison
Mrs J Weller
Core Information
ACCESSIBILITY – SEND PROVISION
- Alternative methods of recording
- Personalised teaching methods
- Consistent use of modelling/scaffolding/high level of support
- Personalised and dyslexia friendly resources
EXTRA CURRICULAR
- Language Clubs Key Stage 3
- GCSE Support - French and Spanish
- Year 7-10 Residential Trip to France
- Year 8-10 residental trip to Spain
RESOURCES
- AppleLink
- Apps – Duolingo
- Apps – Memrise
- Apps – Tinycards
- Apps – Quizlet
- BBC Bitesize
- French TV
- S-cool
- Spanish TV
- Studywise
Key Stage 3
FRENCH
YEAR 7
- Describing self and others
- Opinions
- The classroom
- Activities (present tense)
- School
- Sports and hobbies
- Opinions
- Present tense verbs
- Family
- House and home
- Breakfast
- Near future tense verbs
- Weekend activities (and near plans)
- Eating out
YEAR 8
- Past tense holidays
- Etre and avoir verbs
- Negatives
- Festivals
- Market shopping
- Plans for a special day
- Technology
- Leisure activities
- Telling the time
- Describing where you live
- Daily routine at home
- Opinions about sports
- Directions
- Injuries and illness
YEAR 9
- Extra-curricular activities
- Describing yourself and friends
- Birthday celebrations
- Past tense
- Jobs
- Future plans
- Opinions on music
- Describing a concert
- Eating habits
- Animals
- The environment
- Visiting different countries
- Describing places
- Holiday activities
- French-speaking countries
- Future plans
- Past Experiences (holidays)
SPANISH
YEAR 7
- Greetings
- Describing self and family
- Months and birthdays
- Pets
- Free time
- Opinions
- Weather
- Sports and activities (present tense)
- School subjects
- Description and adjectives
- Snacks and break time activities
- Numbers
- Family details and physical description
- Where you live
- My town/city
- Telling the time
- Eating out
- Future tense
YEAR 8
- Holidays
- Past tense
- Opinions
- Free-time
- Hobbies
- Music/films
- Food
- Meals and mealtimes
- In a restaurant
- Shopping
- Near future tense
- Arranging to go out
- Clothes
- House and home
- Directions
- Places in a town
- Past/present/future tenses
- Holiday plans
YEAR 9
- Likes and dislikes
- Weekday activities
- Films
- Birthday celebrations
- Jobs (past/present/future)
- Healthy eating
- Active lifestyle
- Daily routine
- Illnesses
- Children’s lives and rights around the world
- Journeys to school
- The environment
- Meeting and greeting
- Treasure hunt
- Describing a day trip (past, present and future)
- Buying souvenirs
Key Stage 4
GCSE French (AQA 8658)
x4 Exam Papers (25% each)
including a speaking test
YEAR 10
- Friends and family
- Leisure (sport/music/reading)
- Technology
- TV and cinema
- Daily routine
- Food
- Celebrations/festivals
- My town/region
- The weather
- Future plans
YEAR 11
- Holidays
- Hotels
- Restaurants
- Travelling
- School
- Healthy living
- Career choices and future plans
- World issues
- The environment
- Volunteering and charity
- Large public events
FURTHER EDUCATION
- A-Level French
CAREER & PROGRESSION
- University
- Employment ( GCSE in MFL highly valued for many career opportunities)
GCSE Spanish (AQA 8698)
x4 Exam Papers (25% each)
including a speaking test
YEAR 10
- Leisure activities
- Holidays
- School
- Technology
- Reading
- Friends and family
- Sport
- Entertainment (TV and cinema)
- Role models
YEAR 11
- Describing a region/town
- Future plans
- Shopping
- Food
- Celebrations/festivals
- Career choices and future plans
- Global issues
- The environment
- Healthy living
- Large public events
- Natural disasters
FURTHER EDUCATION
- A-Level Spanish
CAREER & PROGRESSION
- University
- Employment ( GCSE in MFL highly valued for many career opportunities)