The Department believes that every boy should have access to a
wide and varied experience of as many cultures as possible. The
learning of new languages and cultures should inspire boys to be
adventurous in spirit and to embrace all that is unique about
the many cultures that make up our world. Through their language
lessons they should begin to understand the importance of
effective and sensitive communication and always strive to
achieve their best. The Department aims: To develop the ability
to use a MFL effectively for purposes of practical communication
To form a sound basis of the skills, language and attitudes
required for further study, work or leisure To offer insights
into the culture and civilisation of the countries whose
languages we teach To develop an awareness of the nature of
language and language learning To provide enjoyment and
intellectual challenge To encourage positive attitudes to
foreign language learning and to speakers of foreign languages
and a sympathetic approach to other culture