The Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages sets out a
clear structure for progression over four years. Expectations and
Outcomes describe what most children should be able to do by the
end of the year.
The Learning Objectives for each of the three core
strands, Oracy, Literacy and Intercultural Understanding show how
to plan the next steps in a cohesive programme of learning. The two
cross-cutting strands of Knowledge about Language and Language
Learning Strategies underpin the core strands and help children to
develop language learning skills for life.
Linking sound and spelling
Young children are often fascinated by sounds, and this
fascination can be used as a means of helping them to link sound to
symbol and symbol to sound. The ability to recognise phonic
patterns in a new language raises children’s awareness of sound
links and improves pronunciation. As children learn to read
English, they learn to appreciate that some letters are pronounced
differently in different contexts and they can make the same
distinctions when learning a new language. When children are
encouraged to make links between sounds and spellings, they are
also being prepared for independent reading.