10SPA

Year 10 - Spanish

Course Description

The programme offers an introduction to the main communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, integrated with cultural knowledge. Students will be able to understand and construct simple phrases in Spanish and gain an understanding of where Spanish sits as an international language in our global community.

The course involves the study of Levels 2 to 5 of the NZ curriculum. This includes topics such as:

  • Holidays
  • Personal interests
  • Food and dining
  • Social plans
  • Spanish culture

Topics will be taught using the communicative approach where the focus lies in using language for real, everyday situations. Inter-cultural elements are woven through the course and presented as part of the language study.

Pre-requisites

Students should have completed Year 9 Spanish, or the equivalent.

Course Specific Costs

$15 - student workbook
$10 - cultural activities

Pathway

This course prepares students to enter into senior levels of study of Spanish, starting with Spanish in Year 11, which will then lead onto either NCEA Level 2 Spanish in Year 12 or IB Spanish B.

Assessment Information

The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are assessed throughout the course through a variety of formative tasks. Summative assessment of the four skills occurs on a termly basis.

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.