Fulwell Junior School

Faculty of Aspiration

Year 3 & 4

Why do we teach languages in school?

Share your thoughts.

On holiday?

How would you use your language skills on holiday?

But I don’t go to France on holiday, why should I learn French?

Are languages just for holidays?

When we speak a foreign language what other skills are we demonstrating? • Confidence – attempting to use a language requires this. • Communication – demonstrating an ability to listen and respond. • Intelligence – showing you can work out word meanings, making

connections with known words. • Resilience – showing your determination to communicate with

others. • Understanding – recognising not everyone will speak your

language., being sensitive to cultural differences.

Aspirations

What does this word mean?

Dictionary definition Aspirations – a strong desire, longing or aim. A goal or objective that is strongly desired. Can learning a language help us achieve our goals?

Record your answers to the questions on the next few slides…

I want to be a footballer – I don’t need to learn a language!

How might a language help a footballer? What skills does he need?

Can you make suggestions?

I want to be a doctor, how can a language help me?

Can you convince him?

I want to be a TV Presenter – what good would a language be to me?

What do you think?

I want to run my own business – I’m sure I don’t need to learn a language!

Look at how languages helped these aspirational people….

I want to be a pop star! Languages – No way!

Fabulous Fact: When One Direction went on tour they vowed to learn 20 common words in the languages of the countries they visited, so that they could speak to their fans.

I want to race around the world, will I need languages?

Fabulous Fact Ellen MacArthur, ‘ I absolutely could not have competed at the level I did if I hadn’t spoken French fluently.’

I want to be an Olympic Diver

Fabulous Fact: Olympic medal winner, Tom Daley, achieved an A in his A level Spanish exam. He is now able to participate in Spanish interviews.

I want to be a writer, I don’t need to learn a language.

Fabulous fact: J.K.Rowling has a French and Classics Degree. She often uses French words in her stories. E.g. ‘Beauxbatons’ which means ‘beautiful wands’ ‘Fleur Delacour’ which means ‘flower of the court’.

Let’s see some languages in action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7agyvCgwDuc

Once you can speak can one different language, you have developed the skills needed to crack the code of any new language.

Vocabulary Activity – See next slide…

Fabulous fact!

Did you know, over

10,000 English words

come from French!

Many words in the English language originated in other countries. Over many years our language has adapted and changed into what it is today. Knowledge of our own language can help us work out the meaning of words from other countries. Watch this video clip to see what I mean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3r9bOkYW9s

See where languages can take you!!

What are your future aspirations?

Could a foreign language help you achieve your goal?