Course Summary

This is an academically challenging subject, the aim of which is to develop the ability to use Spanish effectively for the purposes of practical communication, in situations encountered by a tourist or someone living abroad, e.g. making a phone call, changing money, going to a doctor. It is to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of Spain. Pupils have to identify and use transferable language learning skills, e.g. Manipulating language, grammar and applying knowledge into new contexts. And also develop an understanding of both spoken and written language in a range of contexts.

Throughout the course you will be expected to demonstrate your ability to understand and respond to spoken language, communicate in speech, understand and respond to written language and to communicate in writing.  You will need to express yourself and respond in the language studied except where a response in English is a necessary part of the task. You will be taught focusing around the main topic areas:  Local, national and global areas of interest; current and future study and employment; identity and culture, and the four language skills areas: - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing using a variety of teaching methods including ICT.