Modern Foreign Languages

Vision: 

The Lift Schools MFL Community hold the common vision that 

Through an immersive journey, our pupils will build their knowledge, skills and passion for languages that inspire them to lead a remarkable life

Principles:

1. To foster a life-long appreciation of languages and other cultures to discover what is possible 

2. To recognise languages as a skill which can increase employability and widen opportunities to choose to lead a remarkable life

3. To establish a learning environment which encourages students to be confident with taking risks and be unusually brave

4. To provide ample opportunities, both in and outside the classroom, to develop all four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening

5. To ensure access for all pupils to partake in a successful language learning experience

6. To create extracurricular experiences for students to big-heartedly embrace and appreciate languages and cultures

7. To facilitate active and engaging lessons for learners of all abilities

8. To promote the use of exciting and relevant contexts as a vehicle for teaching and learning

As a result of adopting these core principles, a Lift Schools MFL Pupil will: 

1. Be a confident and resilient learner; be inquisitive

2. Be willing to take risks and push their limits

3. See mistakes as a learning opportunity

4. Be a confident and effective communicator in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts

5. Be able to use languages spontaneously 

6. Embrace and celebrate other cultures and languages

7. Recognise the advantages of language learning and the opportunities it can bring, in travel, employment and personal enjoyment.