French at The Grove Primary School 

Here at the Grove, we use the Kapow Primary scheme to teach French across Key Stage 2. This programme is designed to build children’s confidence and enjoyment in learning a modern foreign language. 

What children learn 

Through Kapow French, pupils develop skills in: 

• Speaking and listening  

• Reading and writing  

• Grammar and sentence building  

• Pronunciation and vocabulary  

Topics are engaging and age-appropriate, including: 

• Greetings and introductions  

• Numbers, colours and classroom objects  

• Family and friends  

• Food and drink  

• School life and hobbies  

How learning progresses 

The Kapow scheme ensures a clear progression from Year 3 to Year 6: 

• Year 3: Basic words, phrases and simple conversations  

• Year 4: Expanding vocabulary and forming short sentences  

• Year 5: Developing grammar and conversational skills  

• Year 6: Building confidence in speaking, reading and writing longer texts  

How we teach French 

Lessons are interactive and include: 

• Songs, games and role play  

• Speaking and listening activities  

• Visual and written tasks  

• Cultural learning about French-speaking countries  

How parents can help at home 

You can support your child by: 

• Practising key vocabulary together  

• Encouraging them to speak French aloud  

• Using apps or videos to hear native pronunciation  

• Asking them to teach you what they’ve learned  

Why learning French matters 

Learning a language helps children: 

• Improve communication and memory skills  

• Develop cultural awareness  

• Build confidence and curiosity about the world 

French Long-Term Plan 

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 3	Unit 1: French greetings with puppets	Unit 2: French adjectives of colour, size and shape	Unit 3: French playground games – numbers and age	Unit 4: In a French classroom	Unit 5: French transport	Unit 6: A circle of life in French
Year 4	Unit 1: Portraits – describing in French	Unit 2: Clothes – getting dressed in France	Unit 3: French numbers, calendars and birthdays	Unit 4: French weather and the water cycle	Unit 5: French food – Miam, miam !	Unit 6: French and the Eurovision Song Contest
Year 5	Unit 1: French monster pets	Unit 2: Space exploration – in French	Unit 3: Shopping in France	Unit 4: French-speaking world	Unit 5: Verbs in a French week	Unit 6: Meet my French family
Year 6	Unit 1: French sport and the Olympics	Unit 2: French football champions	Unit 3: In my French house	Unit 4: Planning a French holiday	Unit 5: Visiting a town in France