Modern Foreign Languages promote an interest and curiosity about the wider world and a sense of European/international identity. Languages raise children's awareness of being a global citizen. The aims of MFL teaching at Hatherleigh Primary School are to enable all children to:

- develop an enthusiasm for learning languages and to become aware of the benefits of understanding and speaking different languages;

- communicate in other languages through speaking, listening, reading and writing;

- respect and understand other cultures, heritage and multilingualism;

- become interested in the international dimensions of the school through the   development of links with other countries. 

French 2025-2026

French is taught in KS2 following the Planit French Twinkl scheme. Below is a list of the topics covered:

Year 3- Getting to know you, All about me, Food glorious food, Family and friends, Our School and Time.

Year 4- All around town, On the move, Going shopping, Where in the world? What's the time? Holidays and hobbies.

Year 5- Pleased to meet you, All about ourselves, That's tasty, Family and friends, School life and Time travelling.

Year 6- Let's visit a French town, Let's go shopping, This is France, All in a day, Our precious planet and More to explore.