Modern Languages at Roseburn
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At Roseburn we believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn a modern language and to gain knowledge of other European countries. As part of the City of Edinburgh Council Modern Languages Policy, pupils in Primary 6 and 7 are entitled to receive a continuous and progressive education in a modern language from primary through into their secondary education.
At Roseburn pupils have the opportunity to learn either French or German from P6. In addition, pupils from P3 and P4 take part in Italian lessons, funded by the Italian Institute.
Through learning a new language:
Pupils gain a deeper understanding of their first language and appreciate the richness and interconnected nature of languages.
Pupils enhance their understanding and enjoyment of other cultures and of their own and gain insights into other ways of thinking and other views of the world.
Pupils develop skills that they can use and enjoy in work and leisure throughout their life.
Pupils are encouraged to develop skills in Talking, Listening, Reading and Writing through a varied programme of games, songs, stories and practical activities.
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German - the opinions of pupils in p6
" I enjoy learning all about time and talking in German at home". Stella
"I liked learning about Beethoven because it was really interesting to learn about German music." Jonathan
"I love learning poems in German so I can tell them to my family." Jamie
" I like being able to shout 'Ja!', 'Nein!' and 'Das ist richtig!' at the top of my voice!" Aidan
"I enjoyed playing a piece of German music on my clarinet in class." Anne-Marie
"I liked learning how to count to 20 in German because we did lots of games and poems to help us." Sarah
"I enjoy being able to speak German to my friends." Beth
"I enjoy writing to the other boys and girls from the German school." Megan
"I liked learning about the Berlin Wall. It was fun." Mathew
"The thing I like about German is that I can pretend I am German and they would believe me!" Holly
