1. 1+2 Approach Language Learning in Scotland

2. Aims
What is the 1+2 Approach and what does it mean for the children and teachers North Ayrshire?

3. 2011: Scottish Government manifesto commitment
“We will introduce a norm for language learning in schools based on the European Union model – that is we will create the conditions in which every child will learn two languages in addition to their own mother tongue. This will be rolled out over two Parliaments, and will create a new model for language acquisition in Scotland.”

4. 1 mother tongue 2 additional languages Three is the magic number +
L2 an additional language: P1 –S3
L3 a further language: P5-P7
By 2020

5. Every child will learn two languages (L2 and
L3) in addition to their own mother tongue.
Which languages?
How?
What expectations for learning?
Why?

6. Embedding language learning: primary
HOW in P1- P4?
Basic Greetings
Basic Colours
Snacks
Numbers
1-10
Stories, Games & Songs
Days of the Week
Daily Routines
Classroom Talk
Praise
Cultural Awareness
P1 Programme
Embedding language learning: primary

7. Embedding into daily routines (specialists, native speakers)
Approaches
and
Methodologies
Cross
-Curricular
IDL
Embedding into daily routines
Active Learning
Outdoor Learning
Teaching
through
Target Language
(specialists, native speakers)
Learning through play
Active Learing

8. HOW in P5-P7? Online resources- High Five North Ayrshire Staff Site
Youtube
Ipad apps
Games
Across the curriculum
All aspects of language covered- talking and listening and reading and writing.

9. We speak Spanish!
¡Hablamos Español!

10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11. ¿Cuantos somberos?

12. ¿Cuantos vinos?

13. Me gusta

14. No me gusta

15. Tapas españolas Tortilla Española Tostada de anchoa Patatas ali oli
Aceitunas
Chorizo (salchicha)

16. ¡Muchas gracias todos!