Language Angels materials have been written around the 12 PoS attainment targets and are fully aligned with the NC. We follow a ‘step-by-step approach’. The three ‘pillars’ of language learning (phonics, grammar and vocabulary) are all weaved into the scheme and, as pupils progress through the units and teaching types, previous language is recycled, revisited and consolidated. Any new language is introduced gradually and becomes more complex and sophisticated as pupils move from Early Language to Intermediate to Progressive units.
Pupils follow a programme that has ‘language learning stepping-stones’ built into the resources. Phonics, vocabulary and grammar are taught gradually and recycled constantly. As they move through the various units and teaching types, the quantity of phonics, vocabulary and grammar increases. The three Language Angels ‘teaching types’ (early, intermediate and progressive) act as learning staging posts. Pupils are taught using units from one of these 3 ‘teaching types’ so the level of challenge and stretch is suitable for their level of ability.
The language learning journey starts by working on nouns and gender, then moves up to phrase level and finally longer passages of text. As pupils move through the three teaching types, they increase their knowledge and understanding of the foreign language as more grammar is introduced. Pupils will gradually understand more, say more, understand more of what they read and will also be able to write more. Pupils will learn to both ask and answer questions from the very start