Modern Languages
STAFF NAMES
Mrs Feenan ( Curricular Leader)
Mr Gibson
Mrs O'Connor
Miss Shanks
Mrs McLuskey
Mrs Herraghty
SPTA Languages
The ability to speak and understand a foreign language is very important in a number of ways, including when on holiday, when making new friends, when using the internet or for your future employment, perhaps if you have to deal with people from other countries.
Companies are much more likely to trade with a country if they have people working for them who are able to speak the country’s language instead of relying on speaking English. This is becoming increasingly important in today’s world of work. People who can speak a foreign language earn more than those who cannot.
Learning a language is not only important for finding a job but can also be fun and can open up lots of new possibilities for you in terms of future travel and where you might live!
BGE
All students will be required to study Spanish as a core subject from S1 to S3, and they will subsequently have the option to continue their language learning journey into the Senior phase. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage with French during both S1 and S2, with the option to continue studying French in S3 and the Senior phase.
The curriculum will feature topics that are particularly relevant to young people, focusing on contemporary themes and culturally significant celebrations. Our teaching approach goes beyond reliance on textbooks, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills and addressing global issues within our courses. Students will actively participate in a wide range of engaging tasks that encompass Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing skills.
S1
Topics
Spanish
School life
My family
Survial Spanish part 1
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French
Film Study 'Une vie de chat'
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S2
Topics
Spanish
My freetime
My town
Survival Spanish part 2
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French
Introduction to French
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S3
Topics
Spanish
A special Birthday
My environment
My Holidays
Survival Spanish part 3
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Senior Phase
N4
In this Course, and its component Units, there will be an emphasis on skills development and the application of those skills. Assessment approaches will be proportionate, fit for purpose and will promote best practice, enabling learners to achieve the highest standards they can.
This Course provides learners with opportunities to continue to acquire and develop the attributes and capabilities of the four capacities as well as skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work.
All Courses provide opportunities for learners to develop breadth, challenge and application, but the focus and balance of the assessment will be appropriate for the subject area.
Purpose and aims of the Course
The main purpose of the Course is to develop the skills of reading, listening, talking and writing in order to understand and use one of the following languages:
French
Spanish
The Course offers learners opportunities to develop and extend a wide range of skills. In particular, the Course aims to enable learners to develop the ability to:
read, listen, talk and write in a modern language
understand and use a modern language
apply knowledge of a modern language plan, research and apply language skills
The Course contributes towards the development of literacy skills by providing learners with opportunities to read, listen, talk and write in a modern language, and to reflect on how this relates to English.
To find out more about National 5 Languages click the link SQA Course Spec .
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MLLW ( Modern Langugaes for Life and Work)
The Modern Languages for Life and Work award (SCQF level 5) provides learners with the opportunity to develop language skills in combination with leadership skills while also being able to follow their own interests in a cultural context. Learners will develop language skills in one or two modern languages which they can apply in life and work. Learners gain a greater understanding of their own and other cultures by comparing aspects of life in different countries and will play a fuller part as global citizens.
This award is a broad-based qualification suitable for all learners who wish to develop their vocational and communication skills through one or two modern languages. The award is also suitable for learners who wish to learn one or two modern languages in practical and relevant contexts and develop their leadership skills.
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N5
Purpose and aims
The main purpose of the course is to enable candidates to develop the skills of reading, listening, talking and writing in order to understand and use one of the following languages:
French
Spanish
The course offers candidates opportunities to develop and extend a wide range of skills. In particular, the course aims to enable candidates to develop the ability to:
read, listen, talk and write in a modern language
apply knowledge and understanding of a modern language
The course contributes towards the development of literacy skills by providing candidates with opportunities to read, listen, talk and write in a modern language, and to reflect on how this relates to their use of English and other languages.
To find out more about National 5 Languages click the link SQA Course Spec .
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Higher
Purpose and aims
The course enables candidates to develop the skills of reading, listening, talking and writing in order to understand and use one of the following languages:
Spanish
French
The course offers candidates opportunities to develop and extend a wide range of skills. In particular, the course aims to develop: reading, listening, talking and writing skills in a modern language application of knowledge and understanding of a modern language the skill of translation literacy skills
To find out more about Higher Languages click the link SQA Course Spec .
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Advanced Higher
Purpose and aims
The course further develops the skills of reading, listening, talking, and writing in order to understand and use one of the following languages:
Spanish
French
The course offers candidates opportunities to develop and extend a wide range of skills. In particular, it aims to enable candidates to:
develop advanced skills in reading, listening, talking, and writing, as appropriate to purpose, audience and context
use a range of different media effectively for learning and communication
further develop understanding of how language works
use higher-order language skills to understand and communicate ideas and information in the contexts of society, learning, employability, culture
further develop grammatical knowledge
further develop the language skills of translation
use creative and critical thinking to synthesise ideas and arguments
develop skills in literary appreciation
develop independent learning skills including research and analytical skills
further enhance their enjoyment and understanding of their own and other cultures
explore the interconnected nature of languages
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