French - Ways to Help at Home
Benefits of Learning Another Language
The long-term benefits of learning another language go beyond being able to communicate with others. Studies suggest that children learning an additional language tend to score better on standardised tests because learning languages develops listening, observation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. These are transferable skills that are of life-long benefit, both personally and professionally. Encouraging in children a love of language at an early age prepares them well for school and for life.
https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/how-can-young-children-best-learn-languages
Primary Languages Network - Home Learning Click here to access resources such as vocabularly, videos, activities and games.
Year 3 = Stage 1
Year 4 = Stage 2
Year 5 = Stage 3
Year 6 = Stage 4
Ideas & Resources To Use At Home
- Your child can use the French resources on their Purple Mash account. - https://www.purplemash.com/#app/premium/french
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primarylanguages/
- Find interactive French games here - http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2french.html
- Watch children's programmes in French on You Tube, such as Caillou
- There are lots of interactive French apps such as Learn French for Beginners, Fun French by Studycat and Duolingo.
- Sing Happy Birthday to your family and friends in French.
- Prayer together in French.
- Count everyday objects or play counting games such as bingo in French. Here are some song to help with number pronunciation.
- Say the date in French.
- Snuggle up on the sofa and watch the french version of your favourite film.
- Use french greetings.