MFL
鈥淟earning another language is not only learning different words for the same things but learning another way to think about things.鈥�
Flora Lewis, Journalist (1922 – 2002)
Knowledge of a range of languages and cultures is essential to enable us to navigate the world, socially and culturally, as well as economically and politically. In a Britain now operating independently of the EU, it is arguably more critical than before that communication and language skills are developed and sustained.聽Strong communication skills in European languages such as French, German and Spanish remain integral to the UK’s strategic interests. These聽are consistently in the top sought-after languages by employers,聽together with Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. Because of this, and because of the range of skills to be gained, learning modern foreign languages forms an important part of the curriculum at 麻豆传媒AV在线看.聽
Studying foreign languages strengthens capacities in a range of areas:
Insight into a variety of cultures, values and customs outside of our own, developing a range of perspectives on situations and encouraging empathetic approaches. |
Getting to grips with the structures and mechanics of another language nurtures proficiency in one’s native language.聽
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Mastering grammar structures聽and聽sequences of sound develops skills in interpreting patterns and problem-solving, which are applied聽to a range of subjects and industries including history, politics, business, STEM, finance, marketing, journalism and engineering.聽
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Learning a language goes beyond just studying for an exam. It is a skill for life that opens so many doors, gives people choices, broadens one鈥檚 horizon in so many ways.聽
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The languages curriculum at 麻豆传媒AV在线看
At 麻豆传媒AV在线看 it is important that pupils have a balance of classical grounding, connection to our European neighbours and access to non-Latinate languages.
Upon entry in First Year, pupils begin by studying:
- Latin
- A European language (French, German or Spanish)
- Mandarin
In Third Year, pupils continue with their original combination, and may additionally choose to study a new European language ab initio.
Sample pathways:
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FIRST YEAR
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European language: French, German or Spanish 聽& Mandarin 聽& (Latin) |
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THIRD YEAR
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(Option A – Continue) European Language + Latin/Mandarin
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(Option B – Add) European Language + Latin/Mandarin +second European language |
At GCSE:
- For GCSE, pupils must continue with at least one Modern European language (this can be their First Year language or their ab initio Third Year language).
In addition
- They may continue with more than one Modern Foreign language (including a language picked up in Third Year)
For each of the languages, pupils follow a course of study using textbooks and a range of digital resources. Find out more about each course by clicking on the flags below:
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Our Team:
Our department is a strong team of passionate linguists whose enthusiasm for languages is their main asset in the classroom. Between us, we cover a variety of specialisms, including literature, linguistics, translation, history of language, slang, culture, politics and art, which synchromesh to offer our pupils a broad and engaging language learning experience, and provide links to their other areas of study.
Pupils always have access to the latest online and digital resources for support and guidance in their language studies.
For more information about our languages, please contact one of our Heads of Department below:
- Mr Lindsay McDonald聽Head of Modern Languages & French
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Mrs Harriet Datta聽Head of German
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Mr Neil Parker聽Head of Spanish
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Mrs Qing Dong聽Teacher of Mandarin
