The 12 modules of the French and Spanish courses are designed to be delivered over the 4 years of Key Stage 2. Therefore, the course is designed for 1 module per term or per 12 weeks. Therefore, 3 modules per academic year is ideal. However, the modules are flexible to suit the pace of each cohort and ability level. 

Each module consists of 12 weekly lessons and there are assessments for at least 2 of the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French or Spanish at the end of each module. Assessments are differentiated to cater for all ability levels and are as fun as any other lesson activity, ensuring all pupils achieve with languages. If all 12 modules are completed, pupils may achieve a level of French or Spanish that is equivalent to current secondary school levels at the start of Year 8.

Although teachers may start their class where they feel is most appropriate in the course, most will benefit from starting from Module 1, even if their students have previously learned aspects of the language. Since the course is designed to work through step-by-step, with lessons and modules building on previous lessons and modules, it is recommended that you start from the first module to ensure solid develop of all 4 skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the language. However, students can easily be fast-tracked through the early modules if they have sufficient prior knowledge of the language. 

Yes. There are easy-to-follow lesson plans for every module. The lesson plans provide all the vocabulary, grammar and language structure support needed for every lesson and are written assuming no prior knowledge of French or Spanish. The lesson plans direct the flow of each lesson detailing which presentation and activities to do and how to do them.

Yes. Every presentation provides flexible text and audio support, and the French and Spanish courses provide QR code audio vocabulary and phrase sheets to support both pupils and teachers with pronunciation.

Apart from our detailed lesson plans, presentation audio files, audio vocabulary sheets and grammar colour coded text, which all provide support directly in the classroom, Language Magnet also offers full CPD support with all aspects of French and Spanish and language delivery. Our live CPD webinars provides teachers with the opportunity to ask questions and our coaching video replay library covers different topics, ranging from aspects of grammar to how to deliver the specific modules or carry out assessments.

Yes. The French and Spanish courses are very suitable for pupils who have English as an additional language. EAL pupils often have transferable skills for their native language and frequently excel in French or Spanish, allowing them to develop their English at the same time as learning a new language.

Yes. The French and Spanish courses are suitable for children who have Special Educational Needs as they cater for all ability levels by providing strong auditory and visual support and plenty of differentiated activities. Our French and Spanish courses offer a beneficial experience for students with extra educational needs.

No. The 12 modules and all the presentations and resources have been carefully crafted to provide the best possible learning experience with a step-by-step approach for each lesson and module. The lessons also provide plenty of differentiation so that all learners can achieve with the course structure. A clear syllabus and supportive knowledge organiser are provided at the start of every module showing all the vocabulary and language structures that are taught in that module. However, if a teacher or parent is a language specialist and wants to provide additional material for a topic, then the recommendation is that the additional language is relevant to the topic and extends the language structures being taught and should not create confusion for learners. 

Please email us to discuss your school’s specific needs if you wish to switch languages or add a second language after your subscription has started.

Yes, if you purchase your school subscription via the portal, it will automatically renew annually. Your school will receive a notice regarding your subscription 2 weeks before your renewal date. All school card details are secured via Stripe and Language Magnet does not hold any customer card details.

Yes. Email us directly at diana@languagemagnet.com to find out how your school can make an alternative subscription payment. 

Contact us directly at diana@languagemagnet.com before your renewal date if you want to cancel your school subscription renewal. Your account will be deleted within 48 hrs of your renewal date. To access the Language Magnet Platform in the future, your school would need to go through the subscription sign up process again.

In the unlikely event that you cannot access the portal with your login detail, you can reset your password via our main website homepage. If you are still unable to login, contact us directly at diana@languagemagnet.com for support.

Yes. You can book a call via our website or send an email to us directly at diana@languagemagnet.com to request a specific time to suit your school needs. You will get a 20 to 30 minute guided tour of the platform and you can ask any questions you may have. 

Yes, they are identical courses. We also offer a Two-Language subscription tier for super-keen linguists who want to learn both!

Yes. It's the same classic Language Magnet course proven and used in Primary Schools since 2016, now adapted for Home Education. The lesson plans and various resources have been changed to suit the home education setting and there are some additional elements, including extra vocabulary and language structures, specifically designed for home education. 

Yes, absolutely. The courses are suitable internationally for foundational French and Spanish, aimed at young learners in primary or elementary level education. Although perfectly designed for the 7 to 11 age range, the course can also be used to fast track or fill in missing foundational language for students aged 12 and 13. Lesson plans and vocabulary meanings are all in English.

The Primary French and Spanish courses have been designed for children aged 7 to 11. They provide a solid foundational course for further secondary school level French and Spanish study. The courses are also suitable for fast tracking older children, aged 12 to 13, if they have missed out on primary language education.

Yes. There is a Key Stage 1 programme of topics available for younger learners aged 5 to 7 in both French and Spanish, plus an Early Years programme of topics for 3 and 4 year olds. The content for younger learners dovetails perfectly with the main primary courses, enabling seamless progression and a head start with the main programme.

Yes. Your subscription is for your household, so every member of the family can enjoy learning a language. Learning together supports your children on their language journey, giving them opportunities to practise their newfound language skills, whether that is by challenging each other with the activities and games, performing role-plays together or enabling children to teaching younger siblings. We positively encourage whole family language learning.

Yes. The French and Spanish courses are suitable for children who have Special Educational Needs as they cater for all ability levels by providing strong auditory and visual support and plenty of differentiated activities.

Not at all! The course is designed for any parent to confidently support their child with each lesson regardless of their previous experience with the language. The vocabulary and grammar are fully explained throughout the course, and pronunciation support is embedded throughout the programme. Detailed lesson plans provide parents with the language teaching techniques for each activity, ensuring confidence with how to use the resources effectively. Further support is also available on the portal, in the form of recorded training videos, module guidance notes and full email support. Language Magnet also provides parent “drop-in” sessions in the portal to enable parents to come and ask questions on any aspect of the course and meet other Home School parents who are also supporting their children with languages.

The French and Spanish courses provide step-by-step lessons, making the languages accessible and easy to self-correct by referring to the relevant resources. Making mistakes is a natural part of language learning and self-correcting is a valuable part of the language embedding process. Developing confidence with how to check your own accuracy with pronunciation, grammar and language structures is a valuable skill that your child can also learn from you. The courses are designed to support you and your child at every level of the language learning process. 

Yes. The French and Spanish courses comply with the expectations of the National Curriculum for England. The Language Magnet Scheme of Work provides substantial breadth and depth of foreign language education that exceeds the National Curriculum expectations for Year 6 at primary school level.

No. The portal provides a curriculum for parents to use as a tool for teaching and supporting their children with high-quality French or Spanish regardless of their own prior language experience. The platform is not designed for self-directed child learning. Parents are responsible for the login and access to the platform and play an important role in facilitating the learning experience for their child by following the lesson plans and using the appropriate presentations and downloadable resources for each lesson. The lesson plans and presentations provide full support for parents.

No. The 12 modules and all the presentations and resources have been carefully crafted to provide the best possible learning experience with a step-by-step approach for each lesson and module. The lessons also provide plenty of differentiation so that all learners can achieve with the course structure. A clear syllabus and supportive knowledge organiser are provided at the start of every module showing all the vocabulary and language structures that are taught in that module. However, if a parent is a language specialist and wants to provide additional material for a topic, then the recommendation is that the additional language is relevant to the topic and extends the language structures being taught and should not create confusion for their child.

Please email us to discuss your specific needs if you wish to switch languages or add a second language after your subscription has started so that we can provide you with the best support.

Yes. You automatically get a 7-day free trial of the Language Magnet French or Spanish course when you sign up for a subscription. Your name and credit/debit card detail are requested before a free trial is accessible. No payment is taken until the 7-day free trial is finished. Your subscription payment starts after 7 days according to the subscription language and payment option that you have chosen.

Depending on your subscription payment option, you either get access to the first 3 modules of the course in your first month or full access from the start of your subscription. For monthly and quarterly payment options, the rest of the course is released by module every 3 weeks. As the course is designed to be progressive, this provides you with the best learner step-by-step experience. Full access is more suitable for older learners (aged 12 and 13) who need revision or fast tracking to catch up with secondary school level if they have missed out on language education at primary level. 

In the unlikely event that you cannot access the portal with your school login details, you can reset your password via our main website homepage. If you are still unable to login, contact us directly at diana@languagemagnet.com for support.

If you wish to cancel your subscription within the free trial period, either email us at diana@languagemagnet.com or simply remove your payment method in My Account. Accounts on the 7-Day Free Trial period with no active payment method will be deleted within 48 hours.  If you wish to cancel your subscription once your payment has been made, you have a statutory right to a full refund up to 14 days from your first payment. You will need to contact us directly for your full refund. Your card details are secured via Stripe and Language Magnet does not hold any customer card details. 

No, we currently cannot pause a subscription ie. you are unable keep dormant account with ongoing access to portal areas. You can only access the Home Portal with an active subscription (or within the 48 hour limited cancellation window on a Free Trial). For flexibility, the best option is to choose the monthly subscription and then cancel your subscription within your account (My Account)  before the next payment is due. Your account will then be deleted within 48 hours of your cancellation. To access the Language Magnet Platform in the future, you would need to go through the subscription sign up again.

We offer weekly Q&A sessions for parents who would like to have a demonstration of the Language Magnet Platform and see examples of the lessons and resources before doing a free trial. You can ask any questions you may have to our language expert and find out if it suits your family home education needs. Just book a session via our website. Alternatively, you can email us directly at diana@languagemagnet.com if you have a specific question.

No. The Language Magnet Primary MFL Platform is for individual households or educational institutions only. The Language Magnet Primary MFL Platform is not for private tutors either for use as part of private tuition services or home schooling services. Language Magnet Ltd does not offer franchises. Please read our Terms of Use if you are unsure of how to use our platform.