“In the new academic year, a second foreign language will become a compulsory subject in school education,” said the head of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Livanov, in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta. “From September 1, fifth grades will switch to learning according to a new standard, which stipulates that a second foreign language is a mandatory element of the school curriculum,”- he said. Livanov added that not all schools are yet ready for the new standard of education, so they are given a transition period to adapt. The head of the Ministry of Education and Science emphasized the importance of learning foreign languages at school. “This is not just a means of communication, but also a means of developing the child’s memory and intelligence”, he noted.
This new initiative of the minister seems at first glance harmless and even worthy of approval. Indeed, knowledge of two languages meets European standards. And the fact that learning a language develops a person’s intellect and horizons is an undeniable fact. However, there is something in this initiative that I would like to talk about. I would like to immediately make a reservation that in our country there have long been gymnasiums and schools where children voluntarily study two or even three foreign languages, and this is normal. But now we are talking about the compulsory and universal study of two languages, and this is a completely different turn.”
Today, the quality of language teaching in schools is such that it is time to abolish the first foreign language, and not introduce a second one. In general, it makes sense to study a foreign language only if you have good command of your native language. Is the Russian language taught well in our schools, even in large cities? As the father of two schoolchildren, I can say that languages - be it Russian or foreign - are taught formally and superficially in our capital schools. Not all students have the ability to learn languages, and the teacher has to spend all his time bringing the lagging behind to an average level, instead of developing the talented.
Of the school graduates, only a few master a foreign language sufficiently to be able to use it more or less fluently. If a second foreign language is made mandatory, then the student will suffer twice as much as before. And again the hours: the introduction of additional hours for a new subject inevitably leads to a reduction in hours for studying the old one. And what are we going to save on this time: on history, on geography or on mathematics?
In general, my question is: Does a person need a second foreigner? In my opinion, no. But this is the private opinion of a classical non-humanist. What do you think about this?
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This is not my article, this is the work of my colleague from the website of the newspaper "ZAVTRA". In general, the text is here. For those who just want to understand what it’s about and why, I’ll publish a couple of paragraphs here. We were talking about a second compulsory foreign language in our long-suffering general education system. So, author Denis...
"/>Individual characteristics of teaching foreign languages
Main profile of the school- variable multilinguistic language education, with the possibility of multi-level study four languages : English, French, German and Spanish.
Studying foreign languages at school is possible in the following programs:
- one language at an advanced level, and the second at a general educational level, or
- two languages at an advanced level (the second language is in-depth from the second half of the 2nd grade, since when studying two foreign languages at an in-depth level early, it is recommended not to start them at the same time).
Children who study a second language in depth from the second grade have the opportunity to begin studying a third language in the 5th grade.
All schoolchildren learn English as their first language at an advanced level, and more than half of the students learn two languages at an advanced level.
English language
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In 2006, GOU Secondary School No. 1272 received a certificate from Oxford University for its success in teaching English and signed a license agreement for the right to use the Oxford Quality logo. The purpose of joint work of educational institutions was to enhance the integration of Moscow educational institutions into the international educational space through high quality of students' English language proficiency, better satisfaction of the educational needs of students and teachers in intercultural and professional communications, and improvement of software and methodological support for the educational process. |
As part of the development group classes for preschoolers “Zvezdochka”, introducing children to the basics of English in an audiovisual, playful form, without relying on reading and writing, which ensures continuity of preschool and school language education.
To ensure equal starting opportunities, we offer all students first grades undergo propaedeutic English language course “Understanding the world with English” in the afternoon during extracurricular activities, so that students can painlessly change the choice of a foreign language study program in the future, if necessary.
If you do not want your child to take the “Exploring the World with English” course, a separate group can be created for such students, which will begin learning English from the second grade. In this case, you should keep in mind that your child will be able to start learning a second language only from the fifth grade at the general education level.
In grades 2-4 English is taught 3 hours per week within the framework of the Curriculum. In grades 5-11- 5 hours a week within the framework of the Curriculum.
Technical translation (English). The proposed school course allows students to look into the future and see how the skills they acquired at school may be needed in a particular profession. The course is designed for 2 years of study in 10th and 11th grade. The number of training sessions is 2 or 3 hours per week, depending on the students’ level of foreign language proficiency or depending on the humanitarian, socio-economic or natural science profile they chose at the third stage of study.
French
For schoolchildren, in-depth study of a second language is an elective subject, taught:
- at the first stage of education outside the main academic schedule due to extracurricular hours in the afternoon
- at the II and III stages of education
The remaining students learn a second language, French, as part of the general education program from the 5th grade.
German
Teaching is also conducted according to the Advanced Study Program.
- at the first stage of education
- at the II and III stages of education- the hours allocated by the BUP for a second language within the framework of the main schedule are supplemented with an in-depth study program through hours of extracurricular activities in the afternoon.
The remaining students study the second language German as part of general education programs from the 5th grade.
Spanish
Teaching is also conducted according to the Advanced Study Program.
For schoolchildren, this is an elective subject taught outside the main curriculum:
- at the first stage of education outside the main academic schedule due to hours due to extracurricular hours in the afternoon
- at the II and III stages of education- the hours allocated by the BUP for a second language within the framework of the main schedule are supplemented with an in-depth study program through hours of extracurricular activities in the afternoon.
The rest of the students learn a second language, Spanish, as part of general education programs from the 5th grade.
Language education
The school has created and operates an Educational Resource Center as an independent educational unit of the school in the second half of the day, the purpose of which is to develop the personality of students through project and educational and research activities, developmental, pre-profile and profile programs, extended and in-depth study of subjects.
The URC offers programs for school students aimed at developing meta-subject and design-research skills of students using a foreign language:
- developmental programs (in accordance with age characteristics and needs),
- elective courses for pre-professional training,
- elective courses for specialized training at the senior level.
URC programs in foreign languages:
Preschool groups - “Game English” - level 1
Preschool groups - “Game English” - level 2
Preschool groups - “English for preschoolers”
1st grade - “Exploring the world with English”
2nd grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
2nd grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
2nd grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (deepening)"
3rd grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
3rd grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
3rd grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (deepening)"
Grades 3-4 - “Theater in French”
4th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
4th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
4th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (deepening)"
5th grade - “Country studies. Discover the UK"
5th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
5th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
5th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
5th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
5th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (deepening)"
5th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (expansion)"
5-6th grade - “Exploring the world with French”
5-6 grades - “Spanish as a third foreign language”
6th grade - “Country studies. Discover the UK"
6th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
6th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
6th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
6th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
6th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (deepening)"
6th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (expansion)"
6th grade - “Entertaining French grammar”
7th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
7th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
7th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
7th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
7th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (expansion)"
7th grade - “French language. We read with interest"
7-8 grade - “Theater in French”
8th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
8th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
8th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
8th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
8th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (expansion)"
8th grade - “This amazing German”
8th grade - “This amazing French”
8th grade - “French with ease”
9th grade - “This amazing English”
9th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
9th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
9th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
9th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
9th grade - “Spanish language. On the path to success (expansion)"
9th grade - “This amazing German”
9th grade - “This amazing French”
Grade 10 - “Spanish as a third foreign language”
10th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
10th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
10th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
10th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
Grades 10-11 - “Development of compensatory competence in learning English”
11th grade - “French language. On the path to success (deepening)"
11th grade - “French language. On the path to success (expansion)"
11th grade - “German language. On the path to success (deepening)"
11th grade - “German language. On the path to success (expansion)"
5-7 grades- extended study of a second foreign language (French/German/Spanish)
2-11 grades- in-depth study of a second foreign language (French/German/Spanish)
As part of the implementation of the School Development Program and the integration of basic and additional language education within the framework of additional education, the following are offered:
- Language theater,
Studying third languages(Spanish, French and German),
Study of “business” languages: English, French and German included in the course "Electronic office" for students in grades 9-11, upon completion of which school graduates receive the qualifications of secretary-assistant and office manager with knowledge of “business languages”.
School No. 1272 since 2000 collaborates with the Faculty of English Philology of the Moscow City Pedagogical University. The university provides assistance in the methodological and innovative work of the Department of Foreign Languages, the school conducts teaching practice for 4th year students, and 5th year students undergo continuous practice at the school during the academic year. This type of school activity ensures the continuity of school and university education, which ensures the continuity of the student’s language education.
Thus, the school implements various educational programs in the field of language education (basic and additional), which include preschool education and connection with higher education, forming an integral system based on the principles of continuity, continuity, accessibility and personal orientation of students. Forms in students strong self-education skills and the need to continue education throughout life.
Consequently, the unified educational environment created at the school based on the integration of preschool, general education, primary, secondary vocational and additional language education corresponds to the goal of the school: creating an individual educational trajectory of the student depending on the needs and abilities of each.
A second foreign language in schools, lyceums and gymnasiums in Russia was introduced back in 2015-2016. Now in 2018, the second foreign language will be studied in all schools. Is it possible to give up a second language? Let's understand these school questions.
- Is it necessary to learn a second foreign language?
- Selecting a second language
- From what class can two foreigners enter?
- Opinion of the Minister of Education
Is it necessary to learn a second foreign language? Is it possible to refuse?
The introduction of a second foreign language caused dissatisfaction among many parents and students. However, today it is impossible to refuse to learn a second language. This subject was introduced by the Ministry of Education and Science into the Federal State Educational Standard - it is a compulsory subject at school.
Therefore, there is no point in writing applications addressed to the director or contacting the Education Department of your region.
What will be the second foreign one? Can I choose for myself?
Each school has the opportunity to choose the language that will be taught as a second foreign language, based on the availability of personnel and teaching aids.
Today, in schools, lyceums and gymnasiums of the Russian Federation, in addition to English, they study:
- German;
- French;
- Spanish;
- Chinese.
At what grade can a second foreign language be introduced?
From what grade should I start studying the second language? The language is a matter for the school itself. To put a mark on the certificate, 70 hours are enough. At the same time, the Ministry of Education emphasizes that it should be studied without fanaticism, in a gentle manner.
REMINDER: Basic foreign language is taught in secondary schools from second to eleventh grade.
The Ministry of Education and Science still recommends starting to study a second foreign language in the 5th grade. Therefore, parents of first-graders should not worry that their child will immediately learn 2 foreign languages. This approach will allow children to easily master basic concepts.
Will there be differences in learning a foreign language for different regions?
Will there be any benefit from learning 2 foreign languages?
Despite the fact that the study of 2 foreign languages will already begin in all schools, opinions on the advisability of introducing this subject are divided.
“We cannot now afford two languages in all schools, we will not learn them! We need to know the Russian language well, which we don’t know very well,” explained the head of the Ministry of Education and Science.
Thus, in accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard for basic general education, the study of a “Second Foreign Language” is provided for at the level of basic general education (grades 5-9) and is mandatory.
In 2010, the Ministry of Education, together with the government of the Russian Federation, developed a bill introducing compulsory learning of a second foreign language in schools. At the same time, a decision was made to postpone the entry into force of this standard for 5 years so that educational institutions prepare for changes in the school curriculum. Subsequently, it was decided to shift the start date of amendments to the law and make the study of a second foreign language mandatory in schools in 2017/2018.
Major changes in the new school curriculum
It was initially planned that from September 2015/2016 the study of a second foreign language in schools would become mandatory, but due to difficulties with the implementation of the new school curriculum, it was decided to postpone this innovation for several years. At the same time, schools will switch to a new modern program, which, according to officials from the Ministry of Education and Science, will improve the quality of education for Russian children, and in the future the level of knowledge among schoolchildren will fully meet the requirements of the time.
The Ministry of Education notes that modern realities are such that without knowledge of languages, education cannot be considered complete and of high quality. That is why officials prepared appropriate amendments to the bill, which established at the federal level the obligation to study two foreign languages in schools at once.
The choice of a second language of instruction will depend on the capabilities of a particular educational institution, the decisions of the students themselves and their parents. In accordance with the adopted school curriculum, the first foreign language begins to be taught in the second grade, and fifth graders receive additional lessons in the second language. The Ministry of Education and Science emphasizes that there are no plans to introduce an additional second foreign language in high school.
Most Russian educational institutions have chosen the classic combination of English and German. At the same time, in recent years, French, Spanish and Italian have become very popular. In the capital and big cities there are gymnasiums where schoolchildren can study Chinese and other popular languages.
Difficulties in implementing changes to the school curriculum
Implementing the new school curriculum turned out to be more difficult than the Ministry of Education and Science had expected. In large cities, many schools and gymnasiums, even before the introduction of a second foreign language, were already using a modern curriculum, which implied the study of additional languages. But schools in small towns and rural areas faced certain difficulties. The existing shortage of teaching staff in specialized subjects made learning even one foreign language problematic, not to mention two at once.
The Ministry of Education and Science claims that they are aware of the problem and that in the near future, funding for schools will be increased, which will completely solve the problems with the lack of material resources and the shortage of teaching staff. It was planned to resolve everything during the transition period, which was allotted 5 years. However, due to insufficient funding, it was not possible to eliminate all the difficulties by the appointed time.
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