Spanish

Why study Spanish?

Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people worldwide, which is reason enough to learn the language. But it's even more compelling when you realize that about half of the population in the Western Hemisphere speaks Spanish. The entire continent of
South America speaks primarily Spanish (aside from Brazil), as does just about all of Central America, Mexico and Latin America – over 15 countries in total.

Modern foreign languages play a very important role in society today and Spanish is taught at Key Stage 4 through the medium of modern, authentic materials. Pupils are encouraged to develop understanding of the spoken and written forms of the language in a range of contexts.

 

Aims & Objectives:

 

To enable students to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in Spanish through the spoken and written word and to gain knowledge of Spanish culture.

 

You will study:

 

Over the course of the two years all students will study four main topic areas:

• Personal and Social Life
• The Local Community
• World of Work
• The Wider World

 

You will learn:

 

To use your skills of

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Assessment:

60% of the assessment takes place in class and only 40% is assessed by external exam.

Unit 1: Listening (20%) – external exam

• A listening comprehension paper.

Unit 2: Speaking (30%) – in-class assessment

There are 2 tasks:

• General Conversation – pupils answer questions about themselves in Spanish.
• Presentation and Discussion – Pupils prepare (in advance) a presentation on a topic of their choice on which they will be asked questions by their teacher.

Unit 3: Reading (20%) – external exam

• A reading comprehension paper.

Unit 4: Writing (30%) – in-class assessment

• 2 written tasks from different topic areas.

 

Trips & Excursions:

 

Pupil Exchanges can be arranged for any students who would like to spend time in Spain staying with a Spanish family.