French (Year 7)

What will you study?

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers to 31
• Alphabet
• Days, months, birthdays
• Likes and dislikes
• Items in my bag
• Personality
• Physical descriptions
• School subjects and opinions
• Timetable
• School day
• In the school dining hall
• Technology
• Sports and activities
• Free time activities
• Short stories

Useful tips and resources

Make mind maps and flashcards for vocabulary learning
Practise speaking with a friend or family member
CGP KS3 French book
Watch a programme with French audio with French subtitles
Listen to French music

Pupils will be given login details for each of the websites as necessary:

Quizlet to practise vocabulary
Languages Online to practise grammar and topics
Linguascope to practise vocabulary and topics
Language Gym to practise language and grammar
Sentence Builders To practise language

What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?

Take part in Languages Cabaret Evening – Spring Term
Join the Linguazine magazine club – Happens all year
Take part in the GDST MFL festival – Once a year
Submit entries for the Anthea Bell and Stephen Spender Prize – Once a year
Enter the French Language competition run by the University of Oxford
Joy of Reading GDST project in MFL – Happens all year
Year 9 pen pals – Happens all year

Online video series helping learners all over the world improve their French in an easy and entertaining way

Visit the Institut Francais, London- they run cultural events

Little Red Languages for short animated stories. Login provided.

Listen to French songs

BBC BItesize

Keep up to date with current affairs in French
Keep up to date with current affairs in French
Listen to French language podcasts on a variety of subjects
Take a trip to a French speaking country – For work experience abroad
See a play/musical performance in French at a theatre in London, visit art house cinemas which show foreign films