French
Statement of Intent
The aims and objectives of the Foreign Languages department at St Bede’s are to enable our students to:
- develop their ability to communicate confidently and coherently with native speakers in speech and writing, conveying what they want to say with increasing accuracy.
- express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently.
- listen to and understand clearly articulated, standard speech at near normal speed.
- deepen their knowledge about how language works and enrich their vocabulary in order to increase their independent use and understanding of extended language in a wide range of contexts.
- acquire new knowledge, skills and ways of thinking through the ability to understand and respond to a rich range of authentic spoken and written material, including literary texts.
- develop awareness and understanding of the culture and identity of the countries and communities where the language is spoken.
- be encouraged to make appropriate links to other areas of the curriculum to enable bilingual and deeper learning, where the language may become a medium for constructing and applying knowledge.
- develop language-learning skills both for immediate use and to prepare them for further language study and use in school, higher education or employment.
For more details please contact:
Mr S Westgate, Head of Faculty of Foreign Languages: swestgate@stbedes.cambs.sch.uk
