Modern Foreign Language

French is, along with English, the only language spoken on all five continents. More than 220 million people speak French. French is a major language of international communication. It is the second most widely learned language after English.

Research suggests that learning a new language has many benefits, such as;

• Boosts brain power

• Improves memory

• Enhances the ability to multi-task

• Sharpens the mind

• Keeps the mind sharper for longer

• Enhances decision-making

• Improves performance in other academic areas

Learning a new language even has a positive impact on your first language, whereby it improves it.

What you will learn in year 7

When you join us in Year 7, you will have 2 lessons of French per week. Do not worry if you have not learned any before as we will start at the beginning.

• Numbers, months, colours and the French alphabet

• How to talk about yourself and your family (including pets)

• How to describe people (including superheroes!)

• School subjects and describing your ideal school.

• Talking about your hobbies and future plans

• Cultural topics

Later on in school, you may also have the opportunity to learn Urdu.