Languages

Year 9 Languages introduces students to Te Reo Māori, French and Spanish for a third of a year each. By the end of the year students will be able to understand and use familiar expressions and everyday vocabulary, interacting in a simple way in both languages. Students will also gain an insight into the cultural context of all three languages.

In Year 9 Te Reo, French and Spanish students will learn lots of useful expressions that they would be able to use if they were going to travel to a French or Spanish speaking country, or engage in conversation on a Marae.

There is the opportunity to extend their knowledge of both culture and language through working at their own pace on Languages Badges.

Course Focus

• greetings and introductions

• talking about where we live, nationality and languages we speak

• describing people you admire and your own family