Modern Foreign Languages in Year 3
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 2:41pm
European Day of Languages 2026
26th September 2026
Today we celebrated the European Day of Languages. This is a wonderful introduction to our Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) curriculum in Year 3.
We shared what we already knew about Europe and considered the different languages that are spoken like English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German and many more.
We thought about the importance of learning a new language and how it brings people together.
We looked at 4 different European countries; the UK, France, Spain and Italy and learned their capital cities and flags. We also looked at some of the delicious food like pizza, pasta and croissants that we enjoy here too.
We also leaned how to say ‘hello’ in different languages. We will practise these phrases when we do the register in school.
In France we say ‘Bonjour!’ and ‘Salut!’
In Spain we say ‘Buenos Dias’ and ‘Hola!’
In Italy we say ‘Buongiorno’ and ‘Ciao!’
Here is what the children thought.
‘The capital city of France is Paris and Spain’s capital is Madrid.’
‘Mr T says it is a criminal offence to ask for pineapple on your pizza when in Rome.’
‘Learning another language means you can travel to new places.’
‘It is useful to learn new languages so you can have a penpal.’
‘Learning another language is respectful.’
‘I can greet someone in Spain by saying Buenos Dias and in Italy I would say Ciao.’
‘Learning a new language can get you a job in a different country.’
‘The UK and French flags are blue, white and red.’
‘Speaking a different language makes people happy.’
‘We learned how to say hello in French, Spanish and Italian.’
‘I learned that some of my favourite food comes from Italy and Spain’
‘We use ‘Salut’ if we want to greet a friend in France.’
‘The Italian flag is green for basil, white for mozzarella and red for tomatoes’
‘In Spain, their traditional dishes are tapas and paella.’
‘Learning another language helps you communicate with more people.’
We completed the day with singing a French song called Frere Jacques. We sang in English and French. We used melody and harmony in our voices and sang in a round.
Next, we will be following the Year 3 MFL curriculum and learning lots more new words and phrases.
