Modern Languages

 

Modern languages is a thriving and enjoyable subject at Wellington. 

 

French is studied from Year 6 to Year 9, and is complemented by the introduction of a second language, either Spanish or German in Year 8.  French and the second language are studied in tandem for two years, thereafter offering scope to continue with both, or any one of the two, to GCSE.  The uptake for continuing the two languages is extremely high.  All courses are geared towards purposeful language so that pupils feel able to tackle real life situations.  The medium in the classroom is the foreign language and the four key skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are regularly practised in a lively and entertaining way.  The pace of each lesson and range of activities are very varied, employing many resources, including audiovisual and ICT.  We have a satellite broadcasting service with over 250 international channels.  There are long established exchanges with partners in Lillebonne (France) open to Years 6-11 pupils, Zaragoza (Spain) for Year 11 to Upper Sixth and Immenstadt (Germany) for Years 9-11.  There are currently separate exchanges/ visits to Nancy and Berlin for A level students of French and German. 

 

We are privileged and fortunate to offer students the opportunity to develop a linguistic and cultural appreciation of not one but two important European languages which sets them up for lifelong learning and provides many inherent benefits for further study and future careers.