Modern Foreign Languages
The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) department is an enthusiastic team of teachers who are passionate about language learning and developing cultural understanding. We have a wide range of teaching experience and have all lived abroad, using our languages fluently in a range of industries. The four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening are covered in all lessons, often using authentic texts and resources, and referring to cultural events. Being language teachers, we love to travel and offer extra-curricular activities and trips. In the past, we have visited France and Germany. Our languages team has experience of delivering trips to a wide range of destinations.
We understand and promote the benefits of studying a language to develop literacy and problem solving skills, confidence, communication skills, cultural understanding and also to contribute to students’ preparations for the world of work in an increasingly global age.
We believe in the importance of languages. We live in a multilingual, multicultural world.
Key Stage 3
At Crispin all students will study either French or Spanish from year 7 to year 9. Students in year will either continue with French or begin Spanish but will study only one language. Those students in year 9 have studied both French and Spanish in year 8 and will pursue one language of their choice when they learn in year 9, in preparation for GCSE.
Key Stage 4
Most students study French or Spanish at GCSE. Some students choose to become dual linguists and take both French and Spanish. Many of our students have continued to study languages at A level. We have also facilitated native speakers to achieve GCSE qualifications in Dutch, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish.
AQA GCSE French / Spanish
The four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening are assessed with equal weighting (25%). Translation is also assessed within these exams. Students are awarded with a grade 9-1 and there are two tiers (foundation and higher).
There are three main themes:
Theme 1: PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE
- Topic 1: Identity and relationships with others
- Topic 2: Healthy living and lifestyle
- Topic 3: Education and work
Theme 2: Popular Culture
- Topic 1: Free-time activities
- Topic 2: Customs, festivals and celebrations
- Topic 3: Celebrity culture
Theme 3: Communication and the world around us
- Topic 1: Travel and tourism, including places of interest
- Topic 2: Media and technology
- Topic 3: The environment and where people live
Last Updated: July 2024
