Year 8
Languages
Speaking, listening, reading and writing
Unit 1
Everyday conversation in French
Ask and answer questions confidently about yourself and others.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Ask and answer questions and take part in short role plays on familiar topics
- Initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses
Unit 2
French grammar in action
Tenses, gender and agreement — the rules that make French make sense.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past and future as appropriate to the language being studied
- Use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation, including gender, agreement and word order as appropriate to the language
Unit 3
Reading and deducing meaning in French
Work out unfamiliar French from context, cognates and clues.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources
- Deduce meaning from a variety of texts, using context and knowledge of word patterns and cognates
Unit 4
Listening in French
Understanding spoken French: gist, detail and authentic speech.
0 of 5 done
What this unit covers
- Listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately
- Transcribe words and short sentences that they hear with increasing accuracy
- Listen to authentic spoken language, including native speakers at near-normal speed, and identify main points and detail
- Understand and respond to spoken language and short conversations, including some extended talk
- Detect and understand the main points and gist of spoken passages, discerning between fact and opinion
- 1Listening for information25 min · ★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 2Transcribing what you hear25 min · ★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 3Understanding native speakers28 min · ★★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 4Following conversations25 min · ★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 5Gist, detail, fact and opinion25 min · ★★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
Unit 5
Speaking French with confidence
Pronunciation, fluency and expressing ideas out loud.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation
- Express and develop ideas clearly and with increasing accuracy, both orally and in writing
- Use accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
Unit 6
Reading and translating French texts
Literary texts and using grammar to translate accurately.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Read literary texts in the language, such as stories, songs, poems and letters, to stimulate ideas and develop creative expression
- Use their knowledge of grammar to understand and translate meaning from a range of written material
Unit 7
Writing in French
From short simple sentences to extended, translated and opinion writing.
0 of 5 done
What this unit covers
- Write prose using an increasingly wide range of grammar and vocabulary, and write creatively to express their own ideas and opinions
- Translate short written text accurately into the foreign language
- Translate short written text from the foreign language into English, conveying meaning accurately
- Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing
- Describe matters of personal and social interest clearly, both in speech and in writing, presenting facts and expressing opinions
- 1Writing prose creatively28 min · ★★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 2Translating into French25 min · ★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 3Translating into English25 min · ★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 4Writing short, simple texts20 min · ★ · 3 quick checksStart →
- 5Writing about personal and social interests28 min · ★★ · 3 quick checksStart →
Unit 8
Grammar and vocabulary tools
Structures, sounds and strategies for building French vocabulary.
0 of 4 done
What this unit covers
- Use and manipulate a variety of key grammatical structures and patterns, including voices and moods as appropriate
- Develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests
- Use and understand the sound system of the language, applying phonic knowledge to new words
- Apply linguistic knowledge of the language to derive meaning of unfamiliar words, including through use of a dictionary
Unit 9
Ma vie, ma famille
Talking about yourself, your family, your pets and your personality using avoir and être.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing
- Use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation, including gender, agreement and word order as appropriate to the language
- Ask and answer questions and take part in short role plays on familiar topics
Unit 10
Au collège
School subjects, the timetable, telling the time and giving opinions with parce que.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Describe matters of personal and social interest clearly, both in speech and in writing, presenting facts and expressing opinions
- Develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests
- Detect and understand the main points and gist of spoken passages, discerning between fact and opinion
Unit 11
Ma ville et les transports
Describing where you live, asking for directions and getting around by bus, train and bike.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses
- Listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately
- Read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources
Unit 12
Manger et rester en forme
Food, meals, ordering in a café and talking about a healthy routine.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Translate short written text accurately into the foreign language
- Translate short written text from the foreign language into English, conveying meaning accurately
- Speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation
Unit 13
Les vacances et le passé
Holidays, weather and telling the story of something that already happened.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past and future as appropriate to the language being studied
- Write prose using an increasingly wide range of grammar and vocabulary, and write creatively to express their own ideas and opinions
- Read and understand the main points and some detail from a range of authentic and adapted materials, including some longer texts
Unit 14
Le monde francophone
French beyond France, reading a short poem, and working out unfamiliar words for yourself.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Read literary texts in the language, such as stories, songs, poems and letters, to stimulate ideas and develop creative expression
- Deduce meaning from a variety of texts, using context and knowledge of word patterns and cognates
- Apply linguistic knowledge of the language to derive meaning of unfamiliar words, including through use of a dictionary
- Use and understand the sound system of the language, applying phonic knowledge to new words
Unit 15
Yo y mi familia
Introducing yourself, describing family and pets, and using ser and tener with confidence.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing
- Use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation, including gender, agreement and word order as appropriate to the language
- Ask and answer questions and take part in short role plays on familiar topics
Unit 16
En el instituto
School subjects, the timetable, telling the time and giving reasoned opinions with porque.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Describe matters of personal and social interest clearly, both in speech and in writing, presenting facts and expressing opinions
- Develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests
- Detect and understand the main points and gist of spoken passages, discerning between fact and opinion
Unit 17
Mi ciudad y el transporte
Saying where you live, asking for and understanding directions, and travelling around.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses
- Read and understand the main points and some detail from a range of authentic and adapted materials, including some longer texts
- Deduce meaning from a variety of texts, using context and knowledge of word patterns and cognates
Unit 18
La comida y la salud
Food, ordering in a café, healthy routines and using gustar-type verbs correctly.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately
- Translate short written text from the foreign language into English, conveying meaning accurately
- Use and manipulate a variety of key grammatical structures and patterns, including voices and moods as appropriate
Unit 19
Las vacaciones y el pretérito
Talking about past holidays using the preterite, and writing a longer account.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past and future as appropriate to the language being studied
- Write prose using an increasingly wide range of grammar and vocabulary, and write creatively to express their own ideas and opinions
- Translate short written text accurately into the foreign language
Unit 20
El mundo hispanohablante
Spanish across the world, festivals, music and reading short literary texts.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Read literary texts in the language, such as stories, songs, poems and letters, to stimulate ideas and develop creative expression
- Use and understand the sound system of the language, applying phonic knowledge to new words
- Apply linguistic knowledge of the language to derive meaning of unfamiliar words, including through use of a dictionary
Unit 21
German foundations
Communicate about identity, daily life and plans using German sound-spelling and grammar.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Understand and respond to spoken and written German
- Use present, past and future time frames
- Speak and write with increasingly accurate grammar
Unit 22
Spanish foundations
Communicate about identity, daily life and plans using Spanish sound-spelling and grammar.
0 of 3 done
What this unit covers
- Understand and respond to spoken and written Spanish
- Use present, past and future time frames
- Speak and write with increasingly accurate grammar
Unit 23
GCSE French: tenses, opinions and translation
Three tenses used accurately, developed opinions, and translation both ways.
0 of 1 done
What this unit covers
- Use present, past and future tenses accurately and translate between French and English.
Unit 24
GCSE German: cases, word order and translation
The case system, verb-second and time-manner-place, and building longer sentences.
0 of 1 done
What this unit covers
- Apply German case and word-order rules accurately in speech and writing.
Unit 25
GCSE Spanish: tenses, ser and estar, and translation
Preterite and imperfect, ser versus estar, and writing at length with accuracy.
0 of 1 done
What this unit covers
- Use Spanish tenses accurately, choose between ser and estar, and write at length.
Unit 26
Year 8 French: opinions and the near future
Saying what you think, why, and what you are going to do next.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Express and develop ideas clearly and with increasing accuracy, both orally and in writing
- Identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past and future as appropriate to the language being studied
Unit 27
Year 8 German: word order and cases
Verb-second word order and the accusative case, used in real sentences.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Use and manipulate a variety of key grammatical structures and patterns, including voices and moods as appropriate
- Write prose using an increasingly wide range of grammar and vocabulary, and write creatively to express their own ideas and opinions
Unit 28
Year 8 Spanish: routines and the recent past
Reflexive routines in the present, then describing a day that has already happened.
0 of 2 done
What this unit covers
- Speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation
- Identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past and future as appropriate to the language being studied