Languages Learning on MEWAN

Welcome to Primary Languages (Early Language Learning) Area in Manchester.

March - August 2008
Primary Languages Courses,
Training and Events

 Click here to download the latest copy of the
Primary Languages Courses, Training and Events brochure.

Opportunities included:

• Primary Languages Training Opportunities: Subject Leaders
• Primary Languages Training Opportunities: Practitioners
• Teaching Community Languages in Primary Schools
• Teaching French in Primary Schools
• Teaching German in Primary Schools
• Teaching Italian in Primary Schools
• Teaching Spanish in Primary Schools

The commitment to offer all Key Stage 2 pupils the opportunity to learn a foreign language by the end of the decade is at the heart of the DfES’ National Languages Strategy.

Using appropriate methodologies teaching languages to children can:

Ø      Open their eyes to another culture.

Ø      Lay the foundations for developing real fluency and   for learning other languages.

Ø      Help in other areas of the curriculum, e.g. literacy, and improve their listening skills.

Ø      Boost their confidence and encourage positive attitudes towards foreign language learning.

Ø      Give recognition to languages spoken by children whose mother tongue is not English.

Ø      Form a sound basis for further study at Key Stage 3 and beyond.

‘It’s good fun and gives me the confidence to speak up,’ Pupil.

‘Years 5 and 6 are amazing us all with their eagerness and ability,’ Headteacher.

‘It’s good to see all the children motivated, even the more difficult ones,’ Teacher.

‘My son has relished the opportunity to learn a language and practices regularly at home! I consider it to be of great value,’ Parent.

A. Chandratilake
Primary Languages (Early Language Learning) Strategy Consultant
Fujitsu Tower
Wenlock Way
West Gorton
Manchester
M12 5DR

e-mail: a.chandratilake@manchester.gov.uk

Tel: 0161 274 6654