MFL

Subject content

Y1

Y2

Y3

Y4

Pupils should be taught to:

• listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and

responding

• explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the

spelling, sound and meaning of words

• engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to

those of others; seek clarification and help*

• speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
• develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are

reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases*

• present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences*
• read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
• appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
• write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express

ideas clearly

• describe people, places, things and actions orally* and in writing

Y5

Y6