St. Faith’s chose to introduce French as our main Modern Foreign Language as it forms a linguistic basis which is not dis-similar to English and is therefore readily accessible. Give the proximity of France, it is also a language which they may have a chance to practice during the holidays. Furthermore, as a language which has been taught traditionally in this country, many of the parents and families will be familiar with it and on hand to provide additional support if needed.
We are fortunate to have a specialist French teacher who brings a wealth of knowledge and teaching experience to inspire the children and help them to view the language as a social and cultural experience rather than simply learning a new vocabulary and linguistic structure. Teaching an awareness of the cultures, customs and sounds of another country brings an added layer of international understanding which can be socially enriching and links to other subjects in the curriculum to enhance their overall education.