Modern Foreign Languages

 

Department Staff

 

Mrs Howlett

Mrs Humphris

Miss Proffitt

 

Develop students who are both proficient in the understanding and production of another language and also have an awareness and appreciation of other cultures, customs and the wider-world.  Foster excellent language-learning skills, including: pattern-spotting, memory skills, grammatical knowledge, adapting language, reading and listening for gist and detail, translation, and useful examination techniques.  Promote open-mindedness, an enjoyment of language-learning and resilience in the face of challenge.  Prepare students for the world of work and global living, including future study and potentially further study of the language.