Category: Modern Foreign Languages

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Alexandra (Year 12) discusses Mariah Carey’s Afro-Latino heritage. Here is a song to listen to whilst reading: ’Azucar Negra’ by

Sascha’ s (Year 13) guide to French back-slang. D’où vient le verlan ? L’argot, un type de langue qui consiste

Cecily (Year 12) explores the history and traditions of Saint Nicholas. In many Eastern European countries Saint Nicholas Day or

Tamsin-Mae (Year 8) explores this unusual festival La fête de la dinde est à Licques le 10 – 11 décembre.

Florence (Year 12) explores the evolution of the French language. The ancient name for the country of France was Gaul,

Lucille (Year 12) considers how the French language was brought to the African continent through colonialism. With 321 million speakers,

Katie (Year 13) explores the development of the Spanish language. El español es uno de los idiomas más hablados en

Georgia (Year 8) talks about the German Christmas tradition of baking and eating ‘Lebkuchen’ These are a biscuit filled with

Lily (Year 8) has written a poem about the German tradition of Saint Nicolas and/or ‘Krampus’ visiting children on 6th

Elodie, Year 9, explores how Epiphany is celebrated in France and offers a recipe for the traditional galette des rois.