Foreign Languages Intent 

Our intentions in Languages are for children to:

• Have a positive approach to learning languages and about other cultures.

• Take responsibility for their own learning and challenge themselves to build up a deep level of knowledge, skills and understanding.

• Take an inclusive approach by communicating with people in different languages and respecting different cultures.

• To take a determined approach to achieving their best and learning from mistakes.

• Stimulate creativity and inquisitiveness through enquiry and exploration of the patterns of language.

At Sandy Lane we believe that learning a language provides a valuable educational, social and cultural experience. The aim of our German curriculum is to foster an interest in language learning in a way that is enjoyable and accessible to all pupils. Lessons will enable children to make substantial progress in one language as well as draw links and spot differences to English and other languages they know. The linguistic skills gained in Key Stage 2 German will assist and lay the foundations for further language learning in Key Stage 3, providing children with the confidence and independence to explore and attempt to manipulate the structure of the language. They will begin to understand that learning another language provides a broader perspective on the world and can open the door to new possibilities and experiences, helping them to develop and succeed.