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At St Mary's, KS2 pupils begin learning a Modern Foreign Language and have weekly French lessons. 

The learning of a foreign language provides an educational and cultural experience for our children. Through learning an additional language, children develop their literacy skills and build a foundation for increased language learning. As the children learn French they develop their ability and confidence to understand and communicate with others from different countries and cultures.

The subject French provides us with the opportunity to extend our cultural capital as we learn and celebrate a culture different from our own. The children will explore beyond their French lessons to gain experiences and knowledge of countries that speak French, learning about traditions, society and Geography throughout the world.