MFL Modern Foreign Languages Activity GreetingsIntroductions Take name

MFL Modern Foreign Languages

Activity: Greetings/Introductions • • Take name card Aim: to find partner by asking questions Greet whoever you meet: ‘Bonjour!’ They say ‘Bonjour!’ in reply You ask the person: ‘Comment t’appelle tu? ’ They respond ‘Je m’appelle…’ If they are your partner, say ‘excellent!’ If not, say ‘Ah, non!’ and move on.

Activity Review • Demanding? • Much preparation? • Enjoyable? • Inclusive? • Could differentiate?

MFL - Background • Nuffield Languages Enquiry (1998 – 2000) • Languages for All: Languages for Life (National Languages Strategy 2002) • Primary National Strategy (2004)

‘Every child should have the opportunity throughout Key Stage 2 to study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations. They should have access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, making use of native speakers and e-learning. By age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach a recognised level of competence on the Common European Framework and for that achievement to be recognised through a national scheme’. (Languages for All: Languages for Life)

Rationale www. primarylanguages. org. uk

Supportive Developments • CILT: the National Centre for Languages • NACELL: the National Advisory Centre on Early Language Learning • National Director for Languages • KS 2 NC & QCA schemes and non-statutory guidance • The Languages Ladder / Asset Languages • Additional funding (Primary Strategy) • KS 2 Framework for MFL • FLAs for primary schools • Links with Secondary schools (specialist & feeder)

KS 2 Framework for Languages aims to provide practical support for the development of primary MFL through: • A set of learning objectives • Guidance on their use

KS 2 Framework for Languages

KS 2 Framework for Languages 5 Strands • • • Oracy Literacy Intercultural Understanding Knowledge about Language Learning Strategies

Meeting the Framework Objectives Today’s starter activity: greetings. Page 18 in Framework Objectives met: • Oracy • Literacy • Knowledge about Language • Language Learning Strategies 4 out of 5 strands addressed.

Assumptions about Delivery • Schools choose which language • Teacher and planners will need access to appropriate resources • MFL will be embedded – links to other subjects • Teaching will involve different staff, but the role of the classroom teacher is critical • Schools will allocate at least one hour per week for dedicated language learning.

Why? It’s good idea … isn’t it? • Why might you think it’s not so good? • So what’s good about it?

Concerns • • • Time Expertise – linguistic Expertise – methodological Resources Other?

However, Early Language Learning can… • • Develop language skills (especially ‘ear’) Develop language learning skills Develop recall skills Support Literacy and understanding of how language works • Develop communication skills • Reinforce learning in other subjects

Early Language Learning can… • Develop cultural awareness • Foster positive attitudes to: - language learning - Other cultures - Speakers of other languages - Speakers of non-standard English • Develop self-esteem amongst pupils with EAL

…and it can be great fun!

Holy Souls • • • KS 2 Framework for Languages with QCA LCP scheme with flashcards as backbone All years start with Y 3 then build on this 1 hour per week – half hour & smaller chunks Emphasis on Speaking & Listening with some writing further down line (more next week) Use of ICT to support & motivate Cross-curricular links Songs, poems, games, dances, etc Make it fun – have a go! • •

Holy Souls • Non-statutory until 2010/11 (date not yet set) • No formal assessments (yet) • Make engaging: A process as much as an outcome • Links with Archbishop Illesley – esp Y 6 • Languages coach – establish need first • Funding & from LA through BASS • Links with French schools – 2009/10

Suggested Planning • Spring Term – immersion in French language • Try out basics, e. g. greetings, numbers, commands www. bbc. co. uk/schools/primaryfrench/teachers/c lassroom_instructions. shtml • Use ICT resources to grab children’s interest, e. g. Funny Bear • KS 2 Year 3 Term 1 week-by-week Resource Pack to get started • Learn together with children • 40% French words = cognates!

Greetings

Songs • www. songsforteaching. com/frenchsongs. h tm • www. mamalisa. com • www. belette. biz • Allons Chanter CD, e. g. for phonics sound ‘ou’ – game ‘coucou et hibou’ • French children’s characters, e. g. Funny Bear, Pigloo, Bebe Lilly.

Comment t’appelle tu? Je m'appelle funny bear Je m'appelle funny funny bear. J'ai un petit ventre mou et un slip kangourou. Je suis pas comme les autres tout doux moi Je suis un petit loup.

Qu'est-ce que tu aimes faire, Pigloo? Qu'il fasse bon ou mauvais Moi j'aime skier En avant en arrière S'envoler dans les airs De surfer, je n'peux plus m'arrêter

Tenez-vous les hanches Faites comme les pingouins Faut que ça balance On se déhanche Ca fait du bien.

Frere Jacques - karaoke

Pat et Stanley font du Sport Suggested Use • • • Listen for cognates – make notes / list What is happening? Prediction: what next? Qui est les animaux? Enjoy!

Numbers • • Un, deux , un deux trois Quatre, cinq, quatre cinq six Sept, huit, sept huit neuf DIX et puis ça recommence la, la • et puis ça recommence. (répétez)

Cultural understanding • • • Food tasting Weather – webcams, e. g. www. paris-live. com www. tv 5. org ‘trendy’ site www. tf 1. fr main TV site for clips http: //www. ltscotland. org. uk/mfle/c 4 modernlangu ages/ Chez Mimi • Chez Mimi episodes: http: //www. teachers. tv/video/678 • Film trailers – prediction skills, listening skills, compare cultures, e. g. http: //video. aol. com/video -detail/la-legende-de-despereaux-tales-ofdespereaux/2390186235/? icid=VIDURVENT 11

Other ideas • Register – greetings or just say something in French • Kim’s game • PE numbers game • Maths mental warm-up • Birthdays: ‘Bon anniversaire!’ • Sign of the Cross: ‘Au nom du père, Et du fils, Et du Saint-Esprit. Amen’.

ICT • LCP Interactive activities – icon on system • Websites – see basic list on staff common, e. g. • Youtube – fantastic resource - vet first! • Powerpoint resources – staff common • Smartboard resources – staff common • More on ICT next week…