Being a Linguist

To become a Linguist, the Curriculum at St Paul’s will help learners develop the following characteristics:

• The confidence to speak with good intonation and pronunciation.

• Fluency in reading.

• Fluency and imagination in writing.

• A strong awareness of the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.

• A passion for languages and a commitment to the subject.

• The ability to use language creatively and spontaneously.

• An independence in their studies and the ability to draw upon a wide range of resources.

 

To develop these characteristics they will explore the following key concepts:

  •         Read fluently: This concept involves recognising key vocabulary and phrases.
  •         Write imaginatively: This concept involves using key vocabulary and phrases to write ideas.
  •         Speak confidently: This concept involves using key vocabulary and phrases to verbally communicate ideas.
  •         Understand the culture of the countries in which the language is spoken: This concept involves the background knowledge and cultural capital needed to infer meaning from interactions.