Year 09/10 5SPA3 – Advancing Spanish

Vacaciones en España - Holidays in Spain

Available for study in: Year 9 or Year 10. 

Main areas of study: Spanish Languages - NZ Curriculum Level 2 to 4. 

This course is designed to build upon previously learnt material, as well as introduce students to new language to assist them in their endeavours to communicate effectively using natural spoken and written Spanish. This course is structured to allow students to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of modern and traditional Spain and Latin America. This course presents the language, culture and way of life in these countries using authentic materials. Students complete a variety of learning activities in speaking, listening, reading and writing Spanish but also through cultural projects enhancing their global knowledge.

This course will cover:    

• Describing people.
• Shopping for clothes.
• Talking about present and future holidays.
• Making plans.
• Communicate about food.
• Shopping for food.
• Communicate about health.
• Food and restaurants in Spanish speaking countries.
• Knowledge of Spanish culture and the differences with New Zealand culture (e.g. music, arts, dance).

You will be introduced to new language to confidently communicate using natural Spanish in spoken and written form.

In this course you will also learn:

• Competency in communicating in  Spanish.
• Knowledge of the Spanish culture and similarities/differences with the New Zealand culture.
• Literacy skills in your native language through a range of projects.

You will be introduced to new language to confidently communicate using natural French in spoken and written form.

Online resources: Google Classroom is used to submit assignments and be up to date with this French class Interactive resources will also be used (i.e. Education Perfect, Linguascope and Duolingo) to extend your learning.
Offline resources: Spanish to Go 2 Workbook

Methods of assessment:
Written, oral, listening and reading comprehension are assessed in this course.

This course leads to:
5SPA2 and/or Level 1 Spanish (6SPA).