Course Description:

The course will cover the 4 language skills of listening, talking, reading and writing. It will also contain elements of ICT to reinforce the language elements.  Pupils will extend and enrich the range of vocabulary in a variety of contexts. Pupils will be required to learn the vocabulary on a regular basis as homework. Pupils will study French for 2 periods out of the 3. For the 3rd period, pupils will begin to learn some Spanish. This experience will allow pupils to make an informed decision about which foreign language to study in S3/S4

Learning and Teaching Approaches:

The learning and teaching approaches are based on the experiences and outcomes for Curriculum for Excellence.  Listening and talking with others, organising and using information and using knowledge about language. 

Assessment Methods:

We will use a variety of assessment methods covering the 4 language skills including formative and summative assessments. Pupils will be involved in peer and self-assessment regularly throughout the course.