Carlton Hill Primary School
Languages
Overview of our Languages Curriculum (French)
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Year 3 |
Unit 1 1.Welcome to France! 2. Greetings 3. Introducing themselves 4. Introducing their family
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Unit 2 1. Saying the days of the week 2. Naming colours 3. Naming countries
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Unit 3 1. Expressing likes and dislikes 2. Identifying items of clothing 3. Identifying body parts
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Unit 4: Animals 1. Saying animal vocabulary 2. Asking about pets 3. Describing animals using adjectives 4. Naming animal homes
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Unit 5: Food 1. Naming common foods 2. Expressing likes and dislikes 3. Saying what they are eating 4. Naming cutlery 5. Saying what they would like to have
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Unit 6: At School 1. Saying how they travel to school 2. Naming places in school 3. Listing the contents of their pencil case 4. Telling the time 5. Naming school subjects |
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Year 4 |
Unit 7: Playtime 1. Basic commands (imperatives) 2. Saying what’s on the playground 3. How to say a variety of playground games 4. Using “j’aime” with another verb 5. Saying what and where they like to play |
Unit 8: My Home 1. Saying where they live 2. Identifying a variety of rooms and types of furniture 3. Saying what there is in the kitchen 4. Describing their daily routine |
Unit 9: My Town 1. Asking how much something costs and saying prices 2. Talking about what’s in their town 3. Giving directions 4. Saying the names of shops 5. Saying the name of items bought in a shop |
Unit 10: Describing people 1. Saying colours that are useful for describing hair colour and eyes 2. Describing physical features 3. Describing a person’s personality 4. Saying what someone is wearing 5. Using “il” and “elle” with “être” and “avoir” |
Unit 11: The Body 1. Naming parts of the face 2. Saying basic verbs in first person 3. Naming different parts of the body 4. Saying that something hurts 5. Building an alien |
Unit 12: Sport 1. Talking about the sports they play 2. Expressing likes and dislikes 3. Detailed vocabulary for football and tennis matches 4. Using the verb “savoir” |
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Year 5 |
Unit 13: On Holiday 1. More countries 2. Holiday Accommodation 3. Vocabulary associated with the zoo, beach and theme park 4. Using the past perfect tense |
Unit 14: Eating Out 1. Asking for items in a shop or restaurant 2. Asking how much things cost 3. Some basic weights 4. How to order for others in a restaurant |
Unit 14: Hobbies 1. Naming hobbies 2. Talking about types of music and giving a variety of opinions 3. Saying what musical instruments they play 4. Talking about different types of film |
Unit 15: A School Trip 1. The perfect past tense 2. Some common verbs 3. Vocabulary associated with a school trip to a museum 4. Vocabulary associated with the countryside |
Unit 16: Seasons 1. The names of seasons 2. Talking about seasonal activities 3. Saying the date and when their birthday is 4. Naming craft materials 5. Following craft instructions |
Unit 17: The Environment 1. Saying what the weather is like 2. Naming garden creatures 3. Talking about garden activities 4. Talking about recycling
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Year 6 |
Unit 18: Actions 1. Using action verbs in the first person singular 2. Using some adverbs 3. Naming craft materials 4. Using the perfect past tense in the third person singular form |
Unit 19: In France 1. Learning where some French cities are located in France 2. Talking about tourist attractions in Paris 3. Learning about French-speaking countries 4. Naming popular French foods |
Unit 20: Family 1. Naming extending family members 2. Saying how many siblings they have 3. Talking about the household tasks they do and have done 4. Forming sentences using “on” 5. Vocabulary associated with birthday parties |
Unit 21: A weekend with friends 1. Talking about activities that they might do on the weekend 2. Expressing what they would and wouldn’t like to do 3. Asking others if they would like to do something 4. Naming midnight feast foods 5. Giving a reason for accepting/declining an invitation |
Unit 22: The Future 1. The future tense in the first, second and third person 2. Using adjectives to compare people 3. More ways to describe how they are feeling
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Unit 23: Jobs 1. Naming a number of jobs in French 2. Saying what they want to be when they’re older 3. Naming some workplaces 4. Saying vocabulary linked to space stations and fire stations |
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Rationale
To learn a language is to have one more window to look at the world
– Chinese proverb
French in our own words
At Carlton Hill, French is about understanding and communicating with different people and cultures. We aim to foster in children an outward-looking perspective on the world and to see themselves as global citizens.
How is our language curriculum organised?
French is taught from Years 3 to 6 in short blocks of approximately half a term. Each unit introduces a new topic and follows a consistent structure:
- Topic Introduction: Children are immersed in a new theme, such as food, family, or travel.
- Vocabulary Building: Key words and phrases are introduced and practised.
- Skills Development: Each unit includes speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities, often through songs, games, role-play, and video.
- End-of-Unit Task: Pupils complete a creative written piece (e.g. poem, story, report) accompanied by a comprehension activity to consolidate understanding.
All resources used in the curriculum have been created in-house to ensure they are tailored to our pupils' needs and interests. Each unit builds on prior learning, with opportunities to revisit and reinforce language and skills. Children are encouraged to “have a go” and enjoy the process of learning a new language.
Each child begins a French exercise book at the start of Year 3, which follows them through the school. While all four skills are developed, the main emphasis remains on speaking and listening.
What is the impact of our French curriculum?
Knowledge
Children revisit previous units before starting new ones to consolidate vocabulary and structures. They are encouraged to use their knowledge in new contexts and can access materials at home.
Skills
Pupils progress from hearing new words to understanding, responding, and eventually expressing themselves. They apply language in varied contexts, such as role-play and storytelling.
Creativity and Expression
The end-of-unit tasks allow children to use language creatively and meaningfully, showcasing their learning through written work and comprehension.
Pupil Voice
The French coordinator meets with pupils annually to gather feedback and ensure the curriculum remains engaging and relevant.
What are the inspirations for our French curriculum?
Our curriculum is designed to lay a solid foundation for future language learning. It enables children to understand spoken and written French in familiar contexts and to begin expressing themselves with increasing confidence and creativity.