Si, Oui Can

The approach in use has had a very positive impact on the children’s learning across key stages, helping them remember new words and use them more confidently in speaking and writing. Linking language learning to other subjects has made lessons more enjoyable and meaningful, showing children how language connects to the wider world.

If You’re Happy and You Know It - EYFS

Nursery have successfully made cross-curricular links by learning the French version of “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” As this song features within the English Reading Spine, students were already highly familiar with it in English, making it an ideal and meaningful choice for introducing the French version. This reinforced their confidence and enjoyment while deepening their understanding of language connections across the curriculum.

Speaking Spanish - KS1

This term in Spanish, the Year 1 children have enjoyed learning greetings, numbers, and colours. They have practised introducing themselves, saying how old they are, and talking about their favourite colour in Spanish. The children loved using songs and games to help them learn new words. Being able to talk about themselves has made them very excited and proud of their learning!

Français to Español - LKS1

During the previous term, Year 3 built on their growing knowledge of French vocabulary to develop their confidence in both speaking and writing. Lessons followed a clear and supportive sequence, allowing every child to take part and build on what they already knew. The children began by practising spoken conversations with partners on the carpet before moving on to group activities that focused on vocabulary building and discussion. This approach helped them feel confident when moving from single words to full sentences in their written work. This term, the children are looking forward to starting their new language—Spanish!

Mi Familia y Amigas - UKS2

This term, Year 5 have expanded their Spanish vocabulary by learning and using a range of greetings, colours, and numbers up to 100. Building on this foundation, they have begun to describe themselves and their families using appropriate nouns and adjectives, developing both spoken and written confidence. These descriptive skills are being linked to their English focus on London, with students drawing comparisons between themselves, their families, and the diverse people and cultures found in the city .