Intent, Implementation, Impact

What will children progressively acquire, use, and apply?

• A growing bank of vocabulary, language skills, and grammatical knowledge

• Basic phrases for travel

• Only vocabulary

• Only grammar

Answer explanation

Children will progressively acquire a growing bank of vocabulary, language skills, and grammatical knowledge, which are essential for effective communication. This choice encompasses all aspects of language development.

What will teachers know about every child?

• Their point in the foreign language learning journey

• Their favorite color

• Their favorite subject

• Their best friend

Answer explanation

Teachers will know each child's point in the foreign language learning journey, as this is crucial for tailoring instruction and support. The other options, while personal, do not directly impact educational strategies.

What will the planning of different levels of challenge address?

• Each stage of the academic year

• Only the first semester

• Only the final exams

• Only the summer term

Answer explanation

The planning of different levels of challenge addresses each stage of the academic year, ensuring that students are supported throughout their learning journey, rather than focusing on just one specific period.

What will the foreign language curriculum ensure for pupils?

• Progression within each academic year

• Only basic language skills

• Focus on one language

• Minimal language exposure

Answer explanation

The foreign language curriculum is designed to ensure progression within each academic year, allowing pupils to build on their language skills systematically, rather than just focusing on basic skills or minimal exposure.

What will the reference library help pupils with?

• Recall and build on previous knowledge

• Only new vocabulary

• Only grammar exercises

• Only speaking skills

Answer explanation

The reference library aids pupils in recalling and building on previous knowledge, which is essential for effective learning. The other options focus on specific areas, but the library's role is broader.

What opportunity does learning a second language offer pupils?

• Explore relationships between language and identity

• Focus only on grammar

• Learn only basic phrases

• Study only one culture

Answer explanation

Learning a second language allows pupils to explore the connections between language and identity, enhancing their understanding of diverse cultures and perspectives, rather than just focusing on grammar or basic phrases.

What is the intention for pupils regarding cultural differences?

• Develop a deeper understanding of other cultures

• Ignore cultural differences

• Focus only on their own culture

• Learn only basic cultural facts

Answer explanation

The intention for pupils is to develop a deeper understanding of other cultures, promoting respect and appreciation for diversity, rather than ignoring or focusing solely on their own culture.

What is the purpose of the Progression Map and Grammar Grid?

• To teach only speaking skills

• To ensure all children are progressing in their foreign language learning skills

• To focus solely on writing skills

• To provide entertainment

Answer explanation

The Progression Map and Grammar Grid are designed to track and ensure that all children are making progress in their foreign language learning skills, rather than focusing on just speaking, writing, or entertainment.

What skills are built upon in foreign language lessons?

• Only speaking

• Listening, speaking, reading, and writing

• Only writing

• Only reading

Answer explanation

Foreign language lessons develop four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This comprehensive approach ensures students can communicate effectively in the language, making 'Listening, speaking, reading, and writing' the correct choice.

What is the purpose of extending writing activities?

• To increase homework load

• To ensure pupils recall previously learnt language

• To prepare for exams

• To improve handwriting

Answer explanation

Extending writing activities helps ensure pupils recall previously learnt language, reinforcing their understanding and retention of the material. This is crucial for language acquisition and overall academic success.