MFL Framework - Intercultural Understanding

Year 3

IU	3.1	Learn about the different languages spoken by children in the school
		a. increase awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity The Spanish languages 1.11, 2.1, 2.13, 2.19, 4.16
IU	3.2	Locate country/countries where the language is spoken
		a. identify some of the countries where the language is spoken The Spanish languages 7.1, 8.5
IU	3.3	Identify social conventions at home and in other cultures
		a. know some facts about one country, e.g. climate, main towns, famous landmarks, produce. Climate,Spanish Cities,Tapas 4.9, 6.16, 8.11
IU	3.4	Make indirect or direct contact with the country/countries where the language is spoken
		a. have contact with a native speaker 10.13 b. view a video or media resource about the country 1.1, 1.22, 2.1, 2.19, 3.1, 3.15, 3.19, 4.16, 5.13, 6.14, 7.15, 8.1, 8.17, 9.15 c. send an e-mail, letter or postcard to a partner school. 10.13

IU	4.1	Learn about festivals and celebrations in different cultures
		a. learn how children of different cultures celebrate special days May Crosses Christmas in Spain 10.3 b. identify similarities and differences 1.11, 2.1, 2.13, 2.19, 9.1 c. learn simple phrases to celebrate festivals San Fermín festival Christmas phrases
IU	4.2	Know about some aspects of everyday life and compare them to their own
		a. compare pastimes of children of different cultures and countries 1.1, 1.22, 2.1, 2.19, 3.1, 3.15, 3.19, 4.16 b. exchange information with a partner school e.g. sports, hobbies. 10.13
IU	4.3	Compare traditional stories
		a. compare characteristics of simple stories between cultures Compare English and Spanish words to the "Silent Night" carol b. look at the writing system of the language. 8.12, 10.10
IU	4.4	To learn about ways of traveling to the country/countries
		a. revise the location of the country/countries where the language is spoken 7.16 b. identify a route from own locality to specified destination 7.20