Spanish
Vision
Language learning plays an important role in the UK in our dealings with other countries and trading partners. It enables our students to compete for jobs with other Europeans who already speak multiple languages and gives them access to job opportunities all over the world. Furthermore, Language learning promotes healthy brain development and our ability to converse in another language makes us more culturally aware.
The Spanish Curriculum @ Marlwood
Curriculum Overview / map
Year 11 Spanish
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
Term 5 |
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Where I live Opinions about my town Advantages & disadvantages of my town |
Environment / Town issues Environment & social issues on a global scale |
Customs & traditions in Spain & Spanish speaking countries |
Jobs, work experience and future plans |
Revision / Exams |
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Assessment preparation |
PPE exams Reading / Listening & writing |
Mock Speaking |
GCSE Speaking Exams After Easter |
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KS4 Curriculum Year 10-11
Exam Board: Eduqas
Exam Weighting: 100%
Assessment:
Students are examined in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing at the end of the two year course, each exam is worth 25% of the final mark.
Content:
Students will study three themes over the course.
- Theme 1: students learn about identity and culture – which covers self, family, relationships, healthy lifestyle, leisure activities and festivals.
- Theme 2: covers local, national and international and global areas of interests and includes the study of where you live, transport, holidays, the environment and social issues.
- Theme 3: covers current and future study and employment and covers such topics as school, jobs and future plans.
- Lessons aim to build on and reinforce language learning from years 7 to 9. Students are encouraged to give their opinions on all of their topics and lessons cover all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Students are also encouraged to use technology to help them learn key vocabulary and structures as well as develop their independent skills.
Skills:
Students develop a wide range of skills including:
- Ability to communicate confidently in speech and writing, conveying what they want to say.
- Express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently. ∙ Listen and understand short spoken passages and answer questions about what has been said in a wide range of contexts.
- Deepen their knowledge of vocabulary and structures from Key Stage 3 and use more complex language and idiomatic expressions.
- Develop awareness and understanding of the culture and identity of the countries and communities where the language is spoken.
- Develop language learning skills both for immediate use and to prepare them for further language study and use in school, higher education or in employment.
Enrichment:
Previous trips have included Normandy and Paris. We always endeavour to offer enrichment activities if we have the opportunity. In the event that we are unable to offer this, we would look at including some other in -house events, like speakers from different companies / countries or food tasting opportunities.
What are the benefits of studying this course now and for the future?
Studying a modern foreign language will broaden horizons, develop cultural knowledge and understanding and foster transferable skills such as confidence, communication and creativity. The many cognitive benefits of learning languages are undeniable. People who speak more than one language have improved memory, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enhanced concentration, ability to multitask, and better listening skills. Languages are a demanded skill by employers and could even allow you to earn as much as 20% more pay! The course also aims to provide learners with a solid foundation on which to prepare them for future language study.
Possible Careers:
Translator, Tourism, Teacher, Broadcast Journalist, International Aid Worker Entrepreneur
Language skills are a useful addition to a curriculum vitae considering that many major companies offering employment in the UK have links with Europe and Spanish is widely used in travel and tourism. A GCSE can be the foundation for further study in Spanish at a higher level. Language skills can lead to careers in interpreting, translating, civil service, secretarial services, sales, marketing, engineering, accounting, insurance, banking, tourism, broadcasting, journalism, library work, airline services etc. It is often the case that universities, particularly Russell Group universities, will require a language at GCSE (regardless of the degree itself).
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