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"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart".

Nelson Mandela

“Wer fremde Sprache nichts kennt, weiß nichts von seiner eigenen."

Goethe

"Avoir une autre langue c’est posséder une deuxième âme"

Charlemagne

"El ver mucho y el leer mucho avivan los ingenios de los hombres."

Cervantes

The MFL department is staffed entirely by subject specialists in each of French, German and Spanish. Staff’s subject knowledge is outstanding. Examination results are excellent and are ahead of national standards. This is due in part to the professionalism, experience and dedication of staff as academic teachers.

THE DEPARTMENT

All full-time staff teach in dedicated MFL rooms which are equipped with data projectors. Pupils enjoy regular access to ICT laboratories, laptops or their own devices.

Mission statement

We are passionate about the benefits of learning a language and believe that it is a skill for life. In addition, we know that having an insight into another culture is invaluable. We strive to promote communication and understanding in a way that all pupils may enjoy their learning and find it rewarding.

Key Stage 3

At the start of Year 7 pupils are allocated French, German or Spanish. Pupils gain a firm grounding in one of these languages, building on transferable language learning skills from primary school. In year 8 they may choose a second language from French, German or Spanish. At the end of year 8 pupils may opt for their first or second language or both languages for GCSE.

Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 3 Spanish

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

7 Viva 1

Módule 1

Mi vida

Módule 2

Mi tiempo libre

Módule 3

Mi instituto

Módule 3

Mi instituto

Módule 4

Mi familia y mis amigos

Módule 5

Mi ciuda

8 Viva 2

Módule 1

Mis vacaciones

Módule 2

Todo sobre mi vida

Módule 3

A comer

Módule 3

A comer

Módule 4

¿Qué hacemos?

Módule 5

Operación ver

Key Stage 3 German

7
STIMMT 1

Unit 1

my world and me

Unit 2

Family and pets

Unit3

Free time

Unit 4

schools

Unit 5

Travel

Unit1 Stimmt 2

Start / Past tense and Holidays

STIMMT 2

Uni1 and 2

Holidays and media

Unit 3

health

Unit 4

Class trips

Unit 5

Going out

Stimmt 3

Unit 1

Role modals

Unit 2

Music

Key Stage 3 French

Module 1

My family and I

Module 2

School

Module 3

Leisure activities and sport

Module 4

Family life

Module 5

Town

Revision

End of Year exam

Cultural project work

Studio 2

Module 1

Television, cinema and internet

Module 2

A trip to Paris

Module 3

Music and clothes

Module 4

Town and food

Module 5

Talent and ambition

Revision

End of Year exam

Cultural project work

Key Stage 4

All students are required to take at least one language to GCSE level. We follow the AQA course and students have access to the online textbook as well as a vocabulary learning website. At the end of the year 11 the boys take 4 exams: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing and each exam counts 25% of the course. Our results continue to be outstanding year on year.

Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 4 Spanish

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

9 Viva 3 & GCSE

Módule 1

Somos así

Módule 2

¡Oriéntate!

Módule 3

En forma

Módule 3

Jóvenes en acción

START GCSE

Theme 2

Módule 1– ¡Desconéctate!

Theme 2

Módule 1

¡Desconéctate!

10 GCSE

Theme 3

Módule 2

Mi vida en el insti

Theme 1

Módule 3

Mi gente

Theme 1

Módule 4

Intereses e influencias

Theme 1

Módule 4

Intereses e influencias

Theme 2

Módule 5

Ciudades

Theme 2

Módule 5

Ciudades

11 GCSE

Theme 1

Módule 6

De costumbre

Theme 3

Módule 7

¡A currar!

Theme 2

Módule 8

Hacía un mundo mejor

Theme 2

Módule 8

Hacía un mundo mejor

Revision

Key Stage 4 German

9 STIMMT 3

STIMMT AQA GCSE

Recap units 1 and 2

Role models and music

Unit 3

My ambitions

Unit 4

childhood

Unit 5

Rights and duties

START GCSE

Theme 3

Chapter 1 Education and study

Theme 3

Chapter 1

Education and study

10 GCSE

STIMMT AQA GCSE

Theme 1

Chapter 2

Leisure and reading, music and film

Theme 1

Chapter 2

Sport and Festivals

Chapter 3

Family relationships

Theme 1

Chapter 3

Family and relationships

Marriage

Life as a child

Theme 2

Chapter 4

House and home, daily routine. Food and drink. Healthy living.

Theme 2

Chapter 4

Media and the technology.

Theme 2

Chapter 5

Transport

Town and region

Accommodation

Shopping

11 GCSE

STIMMT AQA GCSE

Theme 2

Chapter 6

Holidays

Town and region

Theme 2

Module 8

Environment and social issues

Theme 3

Chapter 7

Future plans and jobs

Revision

Revision

Key Stage 4 French

9 GCSE

Studio 3

Studio AQA GCSE

Module 1

Social media and music

Module 2

Parts of the body and healthy eating

Module 3

(Set 1 and 2 Imperfect tense)

(Set 3 Jobs and future plans)

Module 4

Holidays

START GCSE

Theme 1

Module 1– Myself and family

Theme 1

Module 1 Myself and family

10 GCSE

Studio AQA GCSE

Theme 1

Module 2

Leisure and internet and mobile phone use

Theme 1

Module 3

Festivals and celebrations

Theme 2

Module 4

Town and Region

Theme 2

Module 4

Town and Region

Theme 2

Module 5

Holidays

Theme 2

Module 5

Holidays

Key Stage 5

For the Key Stage 5 A Levels we follow the AQA course in French, German and Spanish and students have access to an online textbook for the course. We teach in conjunction with WGGS. At the end of year 13 pupils take 3 A level exams. The course comprises 4 topics which are taught over the 2 years. In year 13 there is a study of a book and film. In addition, pupils choose an area of study that interests them, which they have to prepare for the oral exam. This enables them to develop research skills ready for university.

Curriculum Overview

Key Stage 5 Spanish
		Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
WGSB 12 WGSG		La gastronomía / las lenguas Pan’s Laberinth	Tradiciones y costumbres / patrimonio cultural La familia / el matrimonio / divorcio	Arte y arquitectura / patrimonio musical + diversidad Influencia de la iglesia Católica / Pan’s Laberinth	El internet / móviles inteligentes Cantantes y mùsicos / estrellas de tv y cine	Las redes sociales / Como Agua Para Chocolate Modelos / mujer en mercado laboral	CAPC Machismo y femenismo / derechos de los gays y personas transgénero
WGSB (+ IRP) 13 WGSG (+ IRP)		Jóvenes y la política / el paro jóvenes Dictatura de Franco / monarquía en España	Sociedad ideal / inmigración : aspectos +&- Dictadores latinoamericanos / manifestaciones y huelgas	Inmigración en mundo hispánico / pbs : los indocumentados / actitudes racistas-xenófobas Sindicatos / protestas sociales / convivencia de culturas	Medidas contra el racismo / legislación anti-racista La educación / las religiones	Revision + IRP
Key Stage 5 German
12 WGBS AQA Kerboodle Year 1	Family partnership		Technology Social media and digitalisation of society	Fashion and image, music,	TV	Film – Almanya Wilkommen in Deutschland	Film – Almanya Wilkommen in Deutschland
12 WGGS AQA Kerboodle Year 1	Festivals and celebrations		Traditions in Germany	Art and Architecture	Cultural life of Berlin	Revision	The EU
13 WGBS AQA Kerboodle Year 2	Immigration		Integration	Racism	Revision
13 WGGS AQA Kerboodle Year 2 (+ IRP)	The EU		Politics	The reunification	Revision
Key Stage 5 French
2 Kerboodle AQA Year 1 WBGS		Family	Technology	Volunteering	Volunteering	Immigration	Immigration
Kerboodle AQA Year 1 WGGS		Cinema	Music	Heritage	Heritage	No et moi	No et moi
13 Kerboodle AQA Year 2 (+ IRP) WBGS		Social marginalisation and exclusion	Au revoir les enfants	Au revoir les enfants	Criminality	revision
Kerboodle AQA Year 2 (+ IRP) WGGS		No et moi	Diversity	Trade unions protesting and strikes	Politics and the youth	revision

Exams & Assessment

Assessment in MFL

Each half-term we do tracker tests.

KS3:

Autumn 1: Reading and Writing

Autumn 2: Listening and Speaking

Spring 1: Reading and Writing (French and Spanish); Listening (German)

Spring 2: Listening (French and Spanish); Reading, Writing and speaking (German)

Summer 1: Summer Exams in all 4 skills (French and Spanish); Listening, Reading and Speaking (German)

KS4:

Year 10:

Autumn 1: Reading and Speaking

Autumn 2: Listening and Writing

Spring 1: Listening and Reading – writing tasks done in class

Summer 1: Summer Exams in all 4 skills.

Year 11:

Autumn 1: Listening, Reading, Writing

Autumn 2: Listening

Spring 1: Mocks in all 4 skills

Spring 2: writing tasks done in class

KS5:

Year 12:

Autumn 1 : Listening , Reading and Translation

Speaking card with assistant

Autumn 2: Listening , Reading and Translation

Speaking card with assistant

Spring 1: Mocks: Listening , Reading and Translation

Speaking card with assistant

Summer 1: UCAS exams in all skills.

Year 13:

Autumn 1 : Listening , Reading and Translation

Essay

Speaking card with assistant

Autumn 2: Listening , Reading and Translation

Essay

mock speaking with assistant

Spring 1: Mocks: paper 1 (Listening, Reading and Writing), paper 2 (Writing) and paper 3 (Speaking)

Enrichment & Extra-curricular

Learning opportunities

We organise a range of competitions, clubs and trips.

Key stage 3:

French, German and Spanish club

MFL EDL Week cultural projects and activities

Visiting theatre group in 3 languages

Translation Bee (year 8, 9)

Vienna trip

Murcia trip

WBGS learning challenges

Key stage 4:

German exchange (9-12)

French study trip

Key stage 5:

Study conferences

German debate

Resources & Reading Lists

To encourage independent learning, we suggest a variety of useful links to the following websites:

www.pearsonactivelearn.com (boys will have their own login details)

www.languagenut.com (boys have their own login details)

www.senecalearning.com

www.languagesonline.org.uk

www.quizlet.com

www.memrise.com

www.linguascope.com (we have a school login)

www.sunderlandschools.org/mfl-sunderland/resources.htm

www.duolingo.com

www.atantot.com (we have a school login)

Why Study Modern Foreign Languages?

Why study languages?

Listen to some of our past pupils and 6th Formers