Cambridge Lower Secondary Modern Foreign Language provides a flexible framework that can be adapted to teach any foreign language, except for English. Learning another language fosters cognitive abilities, cultural understanding, and academic success so that learners can become confident, global communicators.
What will students learn?
With this framework, learners will discover the joy of learning and using a new language, whilst gaining a deeper insight into how languages function. They will also develop empathy and an appreciation of people from different cultures through exploring cultural contexts of languages. Additionally, this framework equips learners with essential skills for further study, ensuring they are well-prepared for modern foreign languages at Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge O Level and beyond.
How is the programme taught?
This curriculum covers seven areas called ‘strands’. These strands and their respective learning objectives work together to support the development of knowledge, skills and understanding.
- Listening
- Reading
- Speaking
- Writing
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Cultural understanding
Support to help you deliver the course
Visit our Cambridge Lower Secondary support site to download a wide range of resources to help you plan and deliver the course. Our practical resources are also adaptable to any modern foreign language and include detailed guidance, innovative training and professional development support, such as:
- School leaders’ guide
- Transition to Upper Secondary guide
- Curriculum framework
- Progression grids
- Example lesson plans
- Teacher guide
- Assessment guidance
- Suggested resources
- Online training
- Parent factsheet
How is Cambridge Lower Secondary Modern Foreign Language assessed?
There is no formal assessment for Cambridge Lower Secondary Modern Foreign Language. However, we provide guidance on how learners can be assessed to prepare them for study at Cambridge IGCSE, including example activities, ideas for recording achievements and giving feedback. You can find this on our Cambridge Lower Secondary support site.