MFL – Spanish

 

Subject lead: Miss Crosse

Contact email: pennowethhelp@croftymat.org

Our Modern Foreign Language (MFL) curriculum intent

“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” ― Frank Smith

At Pennoweth School, we passionately believe that learning a foreign language provides an opening to other cultures and enables us to engage with our global community.

As well as helping our children develop their linguistic skills, we are equally committed to fostering their curiosity and helping them explore and celebrate life beyond their everyday realities.

Our desire is that our children are equipped with the skills and the confidence needed to apply their newfound language skills in an authentic Spanish-speaking environment.

 

 

Our school DNA underpins our children’s language learning journey –

Our MFL curriculum provides a safe space in which children can explore language and develop new skills freely, without inhibition. Children feel loved as they communicate and connect with others, while becoming responsible global citizens who celebrate diversity and cherish cultural heritage. Learning a foreign language enables students to open their hearts and minds to new cultures, voices, and perspectives, ensuring they are ready for meaningful experiences within the global community.

What will my child experience through MFL at Pennoweth?

In Key Stage 2, we use the Language Angels scheme of work to ensure we offer a relevant, broad, ambitious foreign languages curriculum that inspires our children through a wide variety of topics and themes.

penn:oweth.croftymat.org/…/Spanish-Curriculum-Map-2025-26.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

Year 3

Year 3 children begin their Spanish journey by engaging with Early Language Units:

Autumn 1:     La fonética (Phonics)

Autumn 2:     Aprendo español (I am learning Spanish)

Spring 1:        Los animales (Animals)

Spring 2:        Los instrumentos (Instruments)

Summer 1:     Sé… (I know how)

Summer 2:     La fruta (fruits)

 

Year 4

Year 4 children continue their language journey through a combination of Early Language and Intermediate Units:

Autumn 1:     La fonética (Phonics)

Autumn 2:     Las estaciones (Seasons)

Spring 1:        Las verduras (Vegetables)

Spring 2:        Me presento (Presenting myself)

Summer 1:     Mi familia (My family)

Summer 2:     La clase (The classroom)

 

Year 5 and Year 5/6

Year 5 and the mixed Year 5/6 class advance their skills through Intermediate Units:

Autumn 1:      La fonética

Autumn 2:      La fecha (The date)

Spring 1:         En la cafetería (At the café)

Spring 2:         ¿Tienes una mascota? (Do you have a pet?)

Summer 1:      ¿Qué tiempo hace? (What is the weather like?)

Summer 2:       Mi casa (My home)

 

Year 6

Y6 advance their skills through a combination of Intermediate and Progressive Units:

Autumn 1:       La fonética (Phonics)

Autumn 2:       La fecha (The date)

Spring 1:         ¿Tienes una mascota? (Do you have a pet?)

Spring 2:          La ropa (Clothes)

Summer 1:       En el colegio (At school)

Summer 2:       El fin de semana (At the weekend)

 

What do Pennoweth’s children think about languages? 

A child in year 6 says, “I liked learning about the foods and finding out about the Day of the Dead.”

A child in year 5 says, “Language Angels helps me speak Spanish, which makes me feel really proud of myself. I teach my brother and my Mum and Dad at home.”

 

Useful websites:

KS2 Spanish – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxsvr82

Duolingo – https://www.duolingo.com/