News from the French department

The French department news is now incorporating weekly vocabulary and grammar materials, as well as the very popular recipes!
Vocabulary and Grammar
Here are the topics of vocabulary and grammar that are currently being studied in French lessons for Years 5, 6 and 7. Your sons can go online to reinforce what is currently being studied, or get a headstart on upcoming topics.
Year 5
Current topic: Where do you live? ER verbs - games
Next topic: My home
Year 6
Current topics: Excuses; Vouloir, Devoir and Pouvoir
Next topics: Clothes; Colours; Adjectives
Year 7
This newsletter post will include information for Year 7 after their January exams.
Recipe of the week
Maafé (West African Peanut Stew) — Senegal / West Africa
🍲 Warm up your kitchen with this rich peanut-based stew full of vegetables and savoury spices — perfect for cooking together on a cosy evening. It’s hearty, comforting, and tastes even better the next day!
🔗 Recipe: West African Peanut Stew (Maafé) West African peanut stew (Maafe) | Veggies First
Some useful vocabulary
* *arachides* — peanuts
* *oignon* — onion
* *patate douce* — sweet potato
* *riz* — rice
* *bouillon* — stock
Mr Dave Power
Head of French








