Modern Foreign Languages
Studying a foreign language is an incredibly rewarding experience and a great confidence booster. Recent studies have found that students who study foreign languages tend to score better on standardised tests, particularly in the categories of maths, reading, grammar, and vocabulary.
The MFL team at Welling consists of teachers who as well as being French and Spanish specialists have knowledge of languages such as Russian and Romanian. Passionate about the subject and the importance of equipping our young people in a competitive World and job market, we strive to make language learning fun and relevant. We encourage students to continue studying to GCSE and A-Level, enabling them to apply for some top universities .Every year we celebrate the European Day of Languages, with cross-curricular activities, quizzes, prizes and European dishes served in the school dining hall, while the weekly Language Café offers students the opportunities to experience other languages and to share any languages that they speak.
KS5 - Spanish and French is taught following the AQA programme. The course is challenging and stimulating and encompasses speaking, listening, writing, reading and translation skills. The programme involves film and literature study and students will have the opportunity to participate in an overseas visit. A modern foreign language A Level is highly regarded by universities as well as by employers as the analytical and communication skills required to study advanced modern foreign language are skills that are highly valued in both the academic world and the world of work.
Heritage Languages Welling School provides opportunities for students to take on additional examination in a number of languages. In recent years, students have achieved success in Arabic, Persian, Panjabi, Urdu, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Modern Greek and Turkish.
How you can support your child
- Encourage to use the Study Hub regularly and to complete regular Quizlet sessions
- Children should watch target language programmes. Subscription services such as Netflix offer a wide variety of programmes in French or Spanish. (Teachers will recommend age appropriate content)
- Practice on BBC BITESIZE MFL
- Purchase revision books for GCSE (available at the school)
Head of Department: Ms Osei-Tutu
MFL Study Hub: https://sites.google.com/wellingschool-tkat.org/mfl