French

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INTENT FOR LANGUAGES

To be able to listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding
To know the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and link the spelling, sound and meaning of words
To engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to those of others; seek clarification and help*
To know how to speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
To develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases*
To know how to present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences*
To know how to read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
To appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
To broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
To know how to write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas clearly
To know how to describe people, places, things and actions orally* and in writing