French at King Ina Academy
Our Vision for French
At King Ina Academy, we want every child to develop a love of languages and an appreciation of different cultures. Through learning French, we aim to inspire curiosity, confidence and enthusiasm, enabling children to communicate in another language and broaden their understanding of the world around them.
We believe that all children can succeed in learning a language. Our French curriculum focuses on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while building secure vocabulary and language knowledge that children can use with increasing confidence as they progress through the school.
We want French lessons to be engaging, purposeful and enjoyable, with children encouraged to practise new language, take risks, communicate ideas and celebrate their achievements as language learners.
Our Approach to French
We follow the Kapow Primary French Scheme, which provides a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum. Our teachers use this scheme alongside their professional judgement, adapting lessons and activities to meet the needs of the children in their class. This ensures that all pupils are appropriately supported, challenged and inspired to develop their language skills over time.
Kapow's French curriculum is designed around the key strands of language learning, enabling children to build knowledge progressively and communicate with increasing confidence.
Speaking and Listening
Children learn to understand spoken French and respond confidently. They develop accurate pronunciation, practise conversations and build their confidence when speaking aloud.
Reading
Children learn to recognise and understand French words, phrases and simple texts. They use their growing knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to help them make sense of what they read.
Writing
Children apply their vocabulary and grammatical knowledge to write words, phrases and increasingly complex sentences in French. They learn to communicate their ideas clearly and accurately for a range of purposes.
Vocabulary and Grammar
Children build a secure bank of vocabulary and develop an understanding of key grammatical concepts. This knowledge helps them make connections within the language and supports their ability to communicate effectively.
Through our French curriculum, we aim to develop confident, enthusiastic language learners who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and who recognise the value of learning another language in an increasingly connected world.
