MFL - Spanish
Why languages?
Through learning another language, pupils gain respect for other cultures and languages and understand that they can communicate in different ways. Children who begin learning a second language at a young age can have the courage to learn new sounds and pronunciation quickly and so we use Spanish songs and games to promote these basic skills throughout our school. Through lively, interactive lessons in KS2, pupils will have the opportunity to develop and progress their skills and confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish. Our aim is to foster a lifelong love of language learning which pupils can continue into the next stage of their education and beyond. Children at Mile Oak School will be actively encouraged to THINK BIG and recognise that they are global citizens who will have opportunities to make connections with others across the world through language, technology and travel.
Why Spanish?
Spanish is the official language of 21 countries across the globe. It is the first language of over 500 million people, and at least 100 million people globally learn it as a second language. As a result, it is the second most natively spoken language in the world.
Spanish
At Mile Oak, we use the Language Angels scheme to support our MFL teaching. Pupils can access games at home through logging onto www.languageangels.com and clicking on ‘pupil games’ and the appropriate topic. The username and password to use is ‘mileoak’.
In addition, Duolingo offer a free app for children to engage further with the Spanish Language.
Spanish in KS2
| Term | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 |
| Autumn 1 | I am learning Spanish | Fruits | Seasons | Presenting myself |
| Autumn 2 | Animals | I know how | Ice-creams | My family |
| Spring 1 | Instruments | Vegetables | Presenting myself | The date |
| Spring 2 | I know how | Presenting myself | My family | Do you have a pet? |
| Summer 1 | Fruits | In the classroom | At the cafe | My home |
| Summer 2 | Ice-creams | At the cafe | At home | Clothes |
Throughout the school day, we encourage children to use the Spanish language in morning and afternoon greetings, taking the register and selecting their lunches in Spanish. Common phrases are displayed in classrooms and are progressive as the children grow through the school.
Spanish Day
Annually, the whole school comes together for Spanish Day. Children learn in mixed age groups, engaging with hands on activities that include flamenco workshops, Spanish art, food tasting and quizzes.
Queries
The school's MFL Leader is Mrs Croghan and Mrs May.
If you have any questions about the school's MFL curriculum, contact your child's class teacher or Mrs Croghan and Mrs May via the school office.