Foreign Language (Often French) - Year 5

This course introduces students to basic French communication skills, vocabulary, and grammar. It builds upon prior learning from previous years, expanding their knowledge and abilities in French.

Topics Covered

• Greetings and Introductions: Students learn common French greetings such as "Bonjour," "Salut," "Bonsoir," and "Bonne nuit." They also learn how to introduce themselves and ask others their names.
• Numbers and Colors: Students learn to count and identify colors in French.
• Family and Friends: Students learn vocabulary related to family members and friends.
• Food: Students learn vocabulary related to different food items and meals.
• School Subjects: Students learn the French words for various school subjects and how to express their likes and dislikes.
• Time: Students learn how to tell time in French.
• Places and Directions: Students learn vocabulary for places in their local area and how to give and follow directions.
• Describing People and Objects: Students learn how to use adjectives to describe people and things.
• Clothing: Students learn vocabulary related to clothing items.
• Hobbies: Students learn how to talk about their hobbies in French.

Skills Developed

• Listening Comprehension: Understanding spoken French.
• Speaking: Communicating in French.
• Reading: Reading and understanding basic French texts.
• Writing: Writing simple phrases and sentences in French.
• Grammar: Applying basic French grammar rules.
• Vocabulary: Expanding French vocabulary.

Resources

Various resources are used to support learning, including textbooks, worksheets, online activities, and interactive games. Examples include:

• BBC Bitesize:
• Twinkl:
• Oak National Academy:
• CGP Plus:
• Rachel Hawkes:

This course aims to provide a foundation for further French language learning in subsequent years.