At Peninsula East Primary Academy we teach French as our chosen foreign language.
We believe that it is important to immerse the children in modern foreign languages at an early age so as to open their minds to language learning and to broaden their understanding of grammatical structures. This enables children to build confidence in their language skills, before beginning formal language learning in Key Stage Two. Introducing foreign languages at a young age also enables children to develop an appreciation of other languages and cultures.
Throughout Key Stage One, language is introduced to the children in the form of games or through activities such as the morning register. Children learn basic greetings and begin to use these in their daily routine.
Formal language teaching begins in Key Stage Two, where children are taught a range of vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. The activities include songs, structured activities, group games and interactive software to develop confidence in language learning.
When teaching languages we aim to focus on the skills. This supports a smooth transition primary to secondary school, where children may be required to learn different languages to those they have been learning. We are committed to developing confidence in learning languages and showing children the importance of communicating in different languages.
Useful websites for learning key words and phrases:
1 – un
2 – deux
3 – trois
4 – quatre
5 – cinq
6 – six
7 – sept
8- huit
9 – neuf
10 – dix
11 – onze
12 – douze
13 – treize
14 – quatorze
15 – quinze
16 – seize
17 – dix-sept
18 – dix-huit
19 – dix-neuf
20 – vingt
21 – vingt et un
22 – vingt-deux
25 – vingt-cinq
30 – trente
31 – trente et un
Monday – lundi
Tuesday – mardi
Wednesday – mercredi
Thursday – jeudi
Friday – vendredi
Saturday – samedi
Sunday – dimanche
red – rouge
orange – orange
yellow – jaune
green – vert
blue – bleu
violet – violet
pink – rose
brown – marron
white – blanc
My dad – mon père
My mam – ma mère
My parents – mes parents
My brother – mon frère
My sister – ma sœur
My uncle – mon oncle
My auntie – ma tante
My grandad – mon grand-père
My grandma – ma grand-mère