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Key stage 3 languages lesson plans (national curriculum)

Every Key stage 3 languages statement from the national curriculum programme of study, grouped by strand. Choose "Plan this" and Heapso plans a lesson that covers it.

Grammar and vocabulary

  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-001

    identify and use tenses or other structures which convey the present, past, and future as appropriate to the language being studied

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-002

    use and manipulate a variety of key grammatical structures and patterns, including voices and moods, as appropriate

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-003

    develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests, allowing them to give and justify opinions and take part in discussion about wider issues

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-004

    use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation

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Linguistic competence

  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-005

    listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-006

    transcribe words and short sentences that they hear with increasing accuracy

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-007

    initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-008

    express and develop ideas clearly and with increasing accuracy, both orally and in writing

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-009

    speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-010

    read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources, understanding the purpose, important ideas and details, and provide an accurate English translation of short, suitable material

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-011

    read literary texts in the language [such as stories, songs, poems and letters] to stimulate ideas, develop creative expression and expand understanding of the language and culture

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  • ENG-NC-LA-KS3-012

    write prose using an increasingly wide range of grammar and vocabulary, write creatively to express their own ideas and opinions, and translate short written text accurately into the foreign language

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Questions teachers ask

What do pupils learn in Key stage 3 languages?
The national curriculum has 12 statutory languages statements for Key stage 3 (Years 7 to 9). They are listed on this page by strand, each with a code.
How do I plan a Key stage 3 languages lesson for a statement?
Choose "Plan this" next to the statement. Heapso opens a lesson plan set to Key stage 3 languages with that statement linked. You can change anything before Pip writes.

Plan your next Key stage 3 languages unit

Heapso opens a unit plan set to Key stage 3 languages. Add the statements you're teaching and Pip cites only those, in British English.

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England (2013, updated 2014–2021). Open Government Licence v3.0.

Heapso is an independent planning tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, the Welsh Government, the Department of Education (Northern Ireland), CCEA, Ofqual, Qualifications Wales or any exam board. Curriculum statements are reproduced from official sources under the Open Government Licence v3.0, with a link to each source. Always check the official documents for what is statutory.