Embedding - Daily routine

Children learn best when they can make sense of their learning. Embedding language learning into school life brings benefits on many levels. It helps children to realise that there are many languages in the world (and in their school) and that speaking another language is normal, natural and valuable.

Experiencing language every day helps children to memorise new words and structures, giving children the confidence to respond to what they hear and to use the new language for real purposes. Integrating language learning into the school day makes best use of the time available and provides coherent links between different subjects of the curriculum.

Weather dance

This assembly begins by focussing on the different countries of the EU and celebrating the variety of languages spoken by children in the school. Year 3 children then perform an imaginative dance, accompanied by words and phrases in French.