Grade 9 to 12
Spanish

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!

The primary purpose of the Spanish program is the acquisition of Spanish as an additional language. Students will know and use various strategies to maximize the effectiveness of learning and communication in this language. Beginning at a Grade 9 level, students develop their proficiency in Spanish and build on their communication skills both orally and in writing.

This program is designed for students who are acquiring Spanish as an additional language. Students who are fluent in the language are encouraged to write the special language exam to earn the equivalent credit.

Spanish 9 (0.5 credit) - SPHR1G

This course is designed as an introduction to the Spanish language, with an emphasis on both oral and written Spanish. Students participate in a variety of games and activities to help enhance their comprehension of new vocabulary and verb forms. Students are also exposed to various elements of both Spanish and Latin American culture.

Topics of study include:

  • Greetings and Personal Information​

  • ​Alphabet, Numbers, and Colours

  • Time, Calendar, and Seasons

  • ​​Descriptions ​

  • ​Family​

  • Clothing​

  • Activities and Hobbies


Spanish 10 - SPAR2G
Prerequisite: Spanish 9 or equivalent

This course serves as a continuation from Gr.9 Spanish, but is also an acceptable entry level course for students who are keen and motivated to learn the language. As early as possible in the semester, classes will be conducted in an immersion setting, allowing students to develop both comprehension and communication skills in one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world. Students are encouraged to build their fluency by speaking in Spanish as much as possible through class discussions, partner work, group work, games and class activities.

Topics of study include:

  • Review of Gr.9 Concepts

  • Food and Restaurants

  • Vacation and Travel

  • Spanish Countries and Culture

  • Daily Routines

  • Fairytales and Plays

Spanish 11/12 - SPAR3S / SPAR4S
Prerequisite: Spanish 10 or equivalent

This combined class is conducted almost entirely in Spanish, allowing students to further their skills in Spanish as an additional language. Students will continue to build on their proficiency through various games, activities, studies of text and plays, class discussions, group work and presentations. Previous experience with the language is necessary.

Topics of study rotate on a yearly basis, and include:

  • Repaso (review)

  • La Casa (items/rooms in a house)

  • La Música (music)

  • Cuentos de Niños (children's stories)

  • Texto (book study)

  • Película: Voces Inocentes (film study)

  • Las Obras de Teatro (plays)


Spanish Department Staff

To contact by email, please use the listed prefix followed by @wsd1.org

  • Andrea Murray - amurray