Language Explorers

Language Explorers

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This course for Stage 3 learners examines language through modules on vocabulary expansion, learning strategies, cultural ties, advanced concepts, and community languages. Lessons cover revisiting words, names and places, sounds, colours, shapes, counting, family terms, Irish and global stories, songs, routines, weather, seasons, respect, traditions, and daily connections, aligned with ALC standards.
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  • S3.EL.1: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Explore and develop a curiosity about and an appreciation of the languages used in the classroom, school, wider community and wider world; sharing examples from everyday experiences.
  • S3.UL.1: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Identify and discuss how languages work, drawing on the features and components of language, such as parts of speech, punctuation, special characters, sounds, morphology, etc.
  • S3.IA.5: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Develop an awareness and appreciation of their own culture and the cultures and traditions within the classroom and the wider world; compare them and discuss their sensitivity and respectfulness.
Word Origins Quest
World of Words Quiz Beginner
Names and Places Journey Quiz Beginner
Sounds That Connect Us Quiz Beginner
Pattern Spotting
Colours Quiz Beginner
Shapes and Cultures Quiz Beginner
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    Strategies for Success
    Animals In Ireland and Afar Beginner
    Counting around the World Beginner
    Reflections and Growth
    Landmarks and Capital Cities Beginner
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    • S3.IA.6: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Gather and explore folklore, tales, songs, dance, idioms, proverbs, etc., from a variety of languages and cultures.
    Folklore and Fun
    Stories from Ireland and Beyond Beginner
    Songs and Dances Global Beginner
    Daily Life Comparisons
    Shopping and Money Beginner
    Home and School Cultures Beginner
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      Language Features
      Weather Words Worldwide Beginner
      Seasons Across Languages Beginner
      Cultural Sensitivity
      Respecting Differences Beginner
      Traditions We Share Beginner
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      • S3.EL.2: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Investigate the origins [etymology] and meaning of names, placenames, words and expressions across languages.
      • S3.UL.2: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Compare and contrast the features and components of different languages, noticing patterns where they exist, to help make connections.
      • S3.IA.1: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Explore and reflect on why we learn languages.
      • S3.IA.3: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Recognise and apply existing knowledge, strategies and skills learned in one language to assist understanding and communication in other languages.
      • S3.IA.7: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Identify regions and cultures where the L3 is used and develop an awareness of daily life, routines and social conventions.
      Community Languages
      Languages in Our Community Beginner
      Words We Use Every Day Beginner
      Global Connections
      Continents of the World Beginner
      Countries of the World Beginner

      Curriculum Mapping
      • S3.EL.1: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Explore and develop a curiosity about and an appreciation of the languages used in the classroom, school, wider community and wider world; sharing examples from everyday experiences.
      • S3.UL.1: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Identify and discuss how languages work, drawing on the features and components of language, such as parts of speech, punctuation, special characters, sounds, morphology, etc.
      • S3.IA.5: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Develop an awareness and appreciation of their own culture and the cultures and traditions within the classroom and the wider world; compare them and discuss their sensitivity and respectfulness.
      Word Origins Quest
      World of Words Quiz Beginner
      Names and Places Journey Quiz Beginner
      Sounds That Connect Us Quiz Beginner
      Pattern Spotting
      Colours Quiz Beginner
      Shapes and Cultures Quiz Beginner

      Curriculum Mapping
        Strategies for Success
        Animals In Ireland and Afar Beginner
        Counting around the World Beginner
        Reflections and Growth
        Landmarks and Capital Cities Beginner

        Curriculum Mapping
        • S3.IA.6: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Gather and explore folklore, tales, songs, dance, idioms, proverbs, etc., from a variety of languages and cultures.
        Folklore and Fun
        Stories from Ireland and Beyond Beginner
        Songs and Dances Global Beginner
        Daily Life Comparisons
        Shopping and Money Beginner
        Home and School Cultures Beginner

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          Language Features
          Weather Words Worldwide Beginner
          Seasons Across Languages Beginner
          Cultural Sensitivity
          Respecting Differences Beginner
          Traditions We Share Beginner

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          • S3.EL.2: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Investigate the origins [etymology] and meaning of names, placenames, words and expressions across languages.
          • S3.UL.2: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Compare and contrast the features and components of different languages, noticing patterns where they exist, to help make connections.
          • S3.IA.1: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Explore and reflect on why we learn languages.
          • S3.IA.3: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Recognise and apply existing knowledge, strategies and skills learned in one language to assist understanding and communication in other languages.
          • S3.IA.7: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures: Identify regions and cultures where the L3 is used and develop an awareness of daily life, routines and social conventions.
          Community Languages
          Languages in Our Community Beginner
          Words We Use Every Day Beginner
          Global Connections
          Continents of the World Beginner
          Countries of the World Beginner

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          Primary Language Curriculum (MFL)
          Curriculum Area
          Outcomes
          Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures
          Exploring languages
          S3.EL.1 S3.EL.2
          Understanding myself as a language learner
          S3.UL.1 S3.UL.2
          Developing intercultural awareness
          S3.IA.1 S3.IA.2 S3.IA.3 S3.IA.4 S3.IA.5 S3.IA.6 S3.IA.7
          Communicative Competence In The L3
          Developing communicative relationships through language
          S4.CR.1 S4.CR.2 S4.CR.3
          Understanding the content and structure of language
          S4.CS.1 S4.CS.2
          Exploring and using language
          S4.EU.1 S4.EU.2 S4.EU.3 S4.EU.4
          • Strand: Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures

          What Students Will Learn

          Learning Goals

          1. Recognise and use familiar vocabulary across diverse linguistic contexts.
          2. Apply effective language learning strategies to enhance comprehension and retention.
          3. Explore cultural traditions and global connections through language.
          4. Develop awareness of linguistic diversity and intercultural respect.
          5. Connect everyday words and concepts to build confidence in multilingual interactions.

          Learning Outcomes

          1. Identify and use familiar vocabulary words, including names, places, colours, patterns, shapes, and symbols, in simple sentences across multiple languages.
          2. Apply learning strategies, such as mnemonic tricks and counting techniques, to memorise and recall everyday language elements like family terms and sounds.
          3. Compare and contrast cultural stories, songs, dances, routines, and traditions from Ireland and global contexts to demonstrate intercultural awareness.
          4. Recognise and describe weather, seasons, and community languages using appropriate vocabulary and respectful language for differences.
          5. Engage in basic conversations by connecting daily words and shared traditions to build confidence in multilingual interactions.

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