At Guston CEP School, we aim to provide a broad, exciting and ambitious French curriculum using the Language Angels programme. Our goal is for all pupils to achieve their full potential and develop a love for languages. Lessons are updated regularly to ensure learning is relevant, engaging, and meets national expectations.
We focus on the four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with grammar taught in an age-appropriate way. Pupils will develop confidence to use French in different situations, learn how to research language independently, and build a reference bank to support future learning.
We want pupils to explore other cultures, understand different perspectives, and become lifelong language learners, with French chosen because of our proximity to France and opportunities for real-world language experiences.
All classes have weekly French lessons delivered by teachers using the Language Angels resources.
Lessons build step by step, helping pupils acquire vocabulary, grammar, and language skills progressively.
Units are designed with different levels of challenge:
Early Language: basic vocabulary and phrases (KS1/Year 3).
Intermediate: more complex sentences and grammar (Years 4–5).
Progressive: extended writing and speaking, complex grammar (Year 6).
Each unit includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities, with interactive, scaffolded tasks for all abilities.
Grammar is taught throughout, starting with nouns and articles, then moving to adjectives, negatives, and verb conjugation.
Lessons recycle and consolidate previous learning to ensure knowledge is remembered and built upon.
Pupils’ progress is assessed regularly, and teachers use tracking tools to ensure all pupils are challenged and supported.
By the end of KS2, pupils will:
Speak and write confidently in French, using a wide range of vocabulary and structures.
Understand and apply grammar accurately.
Enjoy learning languages and show curiosity about other cultures.
Retain knowledge over time, building a strong foundation for future language study.
Make good or better progress, with teachers identifying and supporting any pupils who need extra help.