---
title: "French"
url: "https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/subjects/french"
school: "Kirkburton Middle School"
---

# French

#### Strategic Lead of French: Mrs S Barker (Teaches MFL at both middle schools)

---

### *"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going."* Rita Mae Brown

---

The intent of our Modern Foreign Languages curriculum at Kirkburton Middle School is to develop confident, resilient language learners. Languages are part of the cultural richness of our society and the world in which we live, and we aim to develop language learners with a strong awareness of the culture of French speaking countries. Our aim is for our students to have a sound understanding of French grammar, which includes the ability to apply it in new contexts. By the end of Year 8 we aim for our students to understand and use three tenses confidently and to be ready to progress to the next stage of their language learning.

**### French Curriculum

 Year 8 Curriculum overview  406 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kirkburton-middle-school/files/documents/Year_8_Curriculum.pdf)

 Year 7 Curriculum overview  415 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kirkburton-middle-school/files/documents/Year_7_Curriculum.pdf)

 Year 6 Curriculum overview  414 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kirkburton-middle-school/files/documents/Year_6_Curriculum.pdf)**

---

## **What career?**

Languages can be useful in the following careers/industries:

- Translator/interpreter
- Journalist
- Sales and marketing
- Travel and tourism
- Event management
- Civil service
- Imports and exports
- Logistics
- Publishing and editing

### Modern Languages Careers Snapshot

 Modern Languages Careers Snapshot  7.11 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/kirkburton-middle-school/files/documents/A5-_Careers_Snapshot_-_Modern_Languages_.pdf)

---

## **Useful Learning Links**

- Duolingo- language learning app
- Netflix or another streaming service- pupils can watch age-appropriate films or series in French.
- BBC Bitesize

### Curriculum

- [Subjects](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/subjects)
- [Assessment and Reporting at Key Stage 2](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/curriculum-intent/assessment-and-reporting-at-key-stage-2)
- [Assessment and Reporting at Key Stage 3](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/curriculum-intent/assessment-and-reporting-at-key-stage-3)
- [Key Stage 2 SATs and Teacher Assessment](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/our-school/key-stage-2-sats)
- [KS2 SATs Revision](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/subjects/ks2-sats-revision)
- [Curriculum Overview](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/curriculum-intent)
- [Careers](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/subjects/careers)
- [SMSC Provision](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/subjects/smsc-provision)

 Turnshaws Avenue
Kirkburton, Huddersfield
 West Yorkshire HD8 0TJ

 <kirkburtonoffice@themast.co.uk>

 [01484 222737](tel:01484222737)

## Useful Links

[Key Stage 2 SATs](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/our-school/key-stage-2-sats)

[Ofsted Reports](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/our-school/ofsted-report)

[The Mast Academy Trust](https://www.themast.co.uk/)

 © Copyright 2020–2026 Kirkburton Middle School

 School &amp; Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.kirkburtonmiddleschool.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)