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title: "French"
url: "https://scissettmiddle.com/subjects/french"
school: "Scissett Middle School"
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# French

**Strategic Lead for Modern Foreign Languages:** Mrs S. Barker (Teaches MFL at both middle schools)

> *"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going."*
>
> **Rita Mae Brown**

The intent of our Modern Foreign Languages curriculum at both middle schools is to develop confident, resilient language learners. Languages are part of the cultural richness of our society and the world in which we live, and we aim to develop language learners with a strong awareness of the culture of French speaking countries. Our aim is for our students to have a sound understanding of French grammar, which includes the ability to apply it in new contexts. By the end of Year 8 we aim for our students to understand and use three tenses confidently and to be ready to progress to the next stage of their language learning.

### French Curriculum

 Year 6 Curriculum  113 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/French/The_Mast_Middle_schools_MFL_Curriculum_Overview_Y6.pdf)

 Year 7 Curriculum  119 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/French/The_Mast_Middle_schools_MFL_Curriculum_Overview_Y7.pdf)

 Year 8 Curriculum  108 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/French/The_Mast_Middle_schools_MFL_Curriculum_Overview_Y8.pdf)

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### Careers in this subject

Languages can be useful in the following careers/industries:

- Translator/interpreter
- Journalist
- Sales and marketing
- Travel and tourism
- Event management
- Civil service
- Imports and exports
- Logistics
- Publishing and editing

### Careers Snapshot - Modern Languages

 Careers Snapshot - Modern Languages  6.95 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/scissett-middle-school/files/documents/Careers/Careers_snapshots/A5-_Careers_Snapshot_-_Modern_Languages_.pdf)

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### Useful Learning Links

[Duolingo](https://www.duolingo.com/) - Language learning app

[Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/gb/) - or other streaming services - pupils can watch age-appropriate films or series in French.

[BBC Bitesize](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgdqxnb)

### British Moral Values

[Click here to see how British Moral Values are taught in French at Scissett Middle School.](https://scissettmiddle.com/british-moral-values/french)

### Curriculum

- [Curriculum Overview](https://scissettmiddle.com/subjects/curriculum-statement)
- [Subjects](https://scissettmiddle.com/subjects)
- [KS2 SATs](https://scissettmiddle.com/ks2-sats)
- [Assessment and Reporting at KS2](https://scissettmiddle.com/subjects/assessment-and-reporting-at-key-stage-2)
- [Assessment and Reporting at KS3](https://scissettmiddle.com/subjects/assessment-and-reporting-at-key-stage-3)
- [British Moral Values](https://scissettmiddle.com/british-moral-values)
- [Careers](https://scissettmiddle.com/subjects/careers)

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