MFL at Baxter College

Group Focus 11DFR1

In year 11 we are currently preparing for our speaking exam which will take place next March/April.  It is probably one of the most difficult elements of the exam for the students as there is a lot to learn and it takes great courage to speak clearly and fluently in front of a teacher in a different language.

During the exam, one of the tasks the students have to do is complete a presentation for a minute and a half on a topic in French.  This year we have chosen to talk about a past holiday.  Students are not allowed to take their work in with them, but can use small pictures as prompts to help them.  This is called a cue card.

 

The example below has been done by Jake Garnett in Year 11.  The pictures Jake has included will help him to remember his past holiday.  As you go through the powerpoint you will notice that the vocabulary appears on the screen, disappears and then returns.  By doing this Jake can read his piece, test himself when the vocabulary disappears, but then check when the text reappears.

 

This is not just useful for year 11 students, but for any group that needs to learn new vocabulary.

 

Group Focus 9YML3

9YML3 are just coming to the end of their 'Holiday' topic during which they had to work in small groups to design their very own holiday village. As part of the project, the students had to draw a detailed park plan showing the range of accommodation and leisure facilities which would be available. They are currently working on an account of a holiday spent at their villages. I am sure you you will agree that the parks are all very unique and have a lot to offer. I would definitely be interested in visiting the following:

Group Focus 8XML4

In Year 8 we have been talking about our favourite sports and hobbies using the verbs Jouer and Faire.  We have also learnt to identify infinitive verbs in both English (to.....) and French (-er/-re/-ir) and we have composed paragraphs that include opinions and connectives to achieve levels 4 and 5.

 

 

 

 

  We have also made contact with

  our pen pals in Grenoble and

  written individual letters telling

  them about ourselves (family,

  pets, sports and  hobbies).

 

 

Most of all, we’ve had a lot of fun, especially when we re-wrote the chorus to the Ting Ting’s Song ‘That’s Not My Name’.  Well done to the whole class for being good sports, and especially to solo artist Leon.  Click below to hear his world debut:

Je joue au tennis

to the tune 'That's not my name'

Group Focus 7YML4

In German, our Year 7 students have been making chatterboxes to revise key language such as the alphabet, numbers, colours and items of school equipment.

Here are the chatterboxes made by 7YML4:

 

Group Focus 9YML1

In 9YML1 we’ve been working in teams to set up pseudo-companies.  Each company has to plan and design a holiday village in Normandy.  So far, we’ve discussed what makes a good company name, we’ve designed and developed company logos and slogans, and each team has assigned roles to its members and finalised their company’s hierarchical  structure.  The logos and slogans are showcased below. 

 

 

 

 

Which is your favourite?

Group focus 8YML1

In 8YML1 we have been learning how to talk about free-time activities in Spanish using the verbs jugar (to play), hacer (to do), ir (to go) and ver (to watch). 

  

 

The examples showcased above and below were done by Megan C. and Ophelia J. They demonstrate how we use visual prompts to consolidate our vocabulary work. We have also composed passages of text, which include adjectives and connectives, to describe our hobbies.  We are currently working on incorporating expressions of time, such as todos los días and una vez por semana, into our written and spoken work.  I'm sure you will agree that some great quality work has been produced – excelente!

 

  

 

Group focus 7YML1

Since September, in 7YML1 we have spent time discussing the history of the French language and its influence on English. We were surprised to learn that roughly two out of every three English words are linked to French, and that English and French words are often very similar. With these cognates, it’s just a question d’accent or a différence de prononciation. 

 

We’ve also looked at why it’s important to learn a language: not only does it improve your communication skills, your cultural knowledge and generally make you a more tolerant person, it’s also a fantastic way to get your brain in shape. Learning a language makes you brainier! 

 

In addition to making new friends from other primary schools, we’ve also met some French personalities, including Emperor Napoléon, Président Sarkosy, Tintin and Milou, Astérix and Le Petit Prince. Click below to hear us greet each other and present ourselves...

 

 

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Podcast competition

To celebrate the end of term we are running a summer podcast competition with a pair of cinema tickets up for grabs. All you have to do is listen to the students talking about their favourite school subject in German and leave a comment stating which school subject was the most popular across the three groups. The competition is open to all Baxter students, regardless of language of study. The competition closes on the 31st August, at which time one correct answer will be selected at random.

Viel Glück!

7XML2 Was ist dein Lieblingsfach?

7XML3 Was ist dein Lieblingsfach?

 

7YML3 Was ist dein Lieblingsfach?

Party Time

8KB have been invited to a party to celebrate Bastille Day on 14th July. They were given 200,00 € to spend on a new outfit at La Redoute. Here is one of the outfits they put together...

Total spent = 162,59 € (They even had money to spare!)

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Learn to count to 10 in German!

Many pupils in Year 9 have been taking part in our German and Spanish taster sessions. One group was asked today to make Speaking Avators to show you what they have been learning. This one was created by Sophie and Jayne... 

 

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