Year 09/10 5SPA2 – Strengthening Spanish

Spanish 2: “La Buena Vida – The Good Life”

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.

In this course you will learn

• Everyday language (in casual and formal situations).
• Daily routine and home life.
• Describing your house and town.
• Saying what you do in your free time.
• Asking and giving directions.
• Using the future tense to describe plans.
• Describing and comparing people, houses and cities.
• How the lives of teenagers are different in Spain and Latin America.

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:
5SPA3 and/or Level 1 Spanish (6SPA).