KS1 Languages Report Comments (Years 1-2)

Languages cover listening and responding, pronunciation, speaking in phrases and short conversations, songs and rhymes, reading words and short texts, writing phrases from memory, and basic grammar. Languages are compulsory at KS2 only.

Below are 9 sample sentences for KS1 (Years 1-2): one strength and one next step for each of the 4 comment levels (Extending / Confident / Developing / Beginning), plus a tip for families. They are a small selection from the 119 languages sentences in the full pack. Copy one, then add a detail only you know about the student.

Jump to: Extending · Confident · Developing · Beginning · Writing tips

Student name Pronouns

Fills in the name and pronouns on this page. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Extending E

Strengths

When the class sings or chants in the new language, [Name] picks up the words quickly and joins in with clear pronunciation and a good sense of the rhythm.

Next step

To go further, [he/she/they] could use new vocabulary in fresh combinations, such as describing a picture aloud in the new language with adjectives and numbers.

Confident C

Strengths

During songs, chants and rhymes in the new language, [Name] joins in with most of the words and can use the actions to show what they mean.

Next step

To build on this, [Name] could answer questions in the new language with a full phrase rather than a single word, adding 'and' to give an extra detail.

Developing D

Strengths

When singing songs and rhymes in the new language, [Name] joins in with the chorus or familiar parts and is learning more of the words through practice.

Next step

Using a word mat to find and say two or three key words in each lesson will help [Name] build a bank of vocabulary in the new language.

Beginning B

Strengths

[Name] joins in with the actions to songs and rhymes in the new language and is beginning to sing along with some of the words.

Next step

Joining in with the actions and chorus of a familiar song will help [Name] hear and remember more words in the new language.

Support at home

You could make paper labels for a few things around the home, such as the door or a chair, in the language your child is learning and say the words together.

How to write languages comments for KS1 (Years 1-2)

Languages are only required from Year 3, so in KS1 report them only if your school introduces a language early. Keep it brief: a greeting, song or counting rhyme the child joins in with.
For Years 1 and 2, describe listening and copying: repeating words with careful pronunciation, joining in with actions to a song, or responding to a simple classroom instruction in the new language.
Keep KS1 next steps playful and spoken, such as counting to five or naming three colours in the new language. Reading and writing in the language belong to KS2.

Watch out: Avoid comments that only list topics covered, such as colours and pets. Describe what the child can do with the words, such as asking and answering a question, so families see real communication.

The scale describes how independently the child shows the learning. Extending suits independently, applies it in new contexts and explains reasoning; Confident suits usually and with occasional support; Developing suits sometimes, or with a model or word mat; Beginning names what the child does with adult support. Show the point through one piece of learning rather than writing the scale word itself.

What Languages covers

In these comments, languages covers these behaviours:

listens attentively and responds to spoken language, with accurate pronunciation
speaks in phrases and sentences and joins in conversations, songs and rhymes
reads and understands words, phrases and short texts
writes phrases from memory and adapts them, applying basic grammar

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