Linguist
Being a Linguist at Filton Avenue
We believe that learning a new language is a powerful way for children to understand the world beyond their immediate community. By exploring French, pupils encounter new sounds, new vocabulary and new cultures. Starting with foundational French vocabulary, phonics and simple structures, children build secure linguistic knowledge that can then be expanded into more complex communication as they move through KS2.
French is taught weekly in Years 3–6 using the KAPOW Primary scheme of work. The scheme offers a carefully sequenced and progressive curriculum which ensures that pupils build on prior knowledge and develop their confidence as they move through the school.
Being a Linguist teaching and learning approach:
- In Linguist, all lessons begin with retrieval to ensure that learners revisit basic greetings in French to ensure that their knowledge is retained.
- Vocabulary is introduced clearly and systematically, one word or phrase at a time, with opportunities for frequent retrieval to commit new language to long‑term memory.
- Grammar is taught in small, manageable steps and practised throughout each unit so that pupils can gradually build and manipulate simple sentences with increasing independence.
- Assessment is carried out through responsive teaching: speaking and listening tasks, PRR, vocabulary checks, correcting misconceptions in the moment and end‑of‑unit assessments.
- Knowledge organisers are shared with each class at the beginning of each term to support home learning and help parents and carers understand the vocabulary and structures that pupils are learning. They provide consistent definitions and models to support accurate use of French.
Celebrating Languages at Filton Avenue
We are proud of the many languages spoken within our school community. While French is our focus in KS2, we also celebrate the diverse linguistic backgrounds of our pupils through displays and classroom activities. Our use of Flash Academy also supports children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), helping them to build English vocabulary while respecting and valuing their home languages.
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Y5-Unit-3-Shopping_In_France_KO
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Y6-Unit-1-KO_FrenchSportsAndOlympics
Y6-Unit-2-KO_Football-champions
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