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Spanish

Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9)

Year 7:

Module 1 : Phonics + verbs (-AR) Getting to know Spanish – phonics and basic verbs

Module 2 : Present tense AR verbs (full verb paradigm) and opinion phrases – How verbs work – freetime activities context

Module 3 : Present tense ER and IR verbs + use of nouns (masc, fem, sing, plural) – Extended language – verbs + opinions – context of school studies

Module 4 : Irregular verbs v. regular verbs – ser, tener and estar     – Memorisation techniques for irregular verbs + extended language with reference to more than one person – context of talking about family and friends

Module 5 : Near future tense and irregular verbs ir and querer  – Use of two verbs together + future references – Context of summer plans + development of spontaneous speech

Year 8:

Module 1 : Preterite tense verbs -AR, ER and IR – Getting to know tenses – applying present and past tense endings in context of travel

Module 2 : Preterite and present tense combined – Using tenses in different contexts – applying present and past tense endings to talk about a range of people in context of free time activities and technology

Module 3 : Preterite, present and near future tense – Using tenses confidently (automaticity) – applying present, past tense + immediate future to talk about a range of people + extended opinions / use of negatives in context of food / healthy living

Module 4 : Reflexive and stem-changing verbs verbs – use of these verbs in the tenses covered + focus on the use of the reflexive pronoun – context of routine and agreeing / disagreeing (presenting views of others + own response e.g. mi madre dice que …. Pero …)

Module 5 : Consolidation-Tenses combined :present, preterite, imperfect, immediate future, simple future and conditional combined with subjunctive set phrases, use of usted – Combining all tenses covered in the context of holidays

Year 9:

Module 1 : Present, preterite, future and conditional: Verb familiarisation regular v. irregular in the present and the preterite (HACER, TENER, SER, IR). Extended writing techniques – Context of future plans – study and employment + suitability for employment

Module 2 : Direct object pronouns, reflexive and stem-changing verbs: Context of health and lifestyle

Module 3 : Imperfect tense: Verb familiarisation regular v. irregular + the imperfect used with the preterite tense. Conditional tense: Verb familiarisation regular v. irregular – Context of local area and issues

Module 4 : Modal verbs with present, preterite, imperfect , immediate future, simple future and conditional tenses combined with subjunctive set phrases – Using modal verbs along with a variety of tenses and subjunctive in the context of fair trade, the environment and fundraising

GCSE Module 1 : Consolidation-Tenses combined :present, preterite, imperfect, immediate future, simple future and conditional combined with subjunctive set phrases, use of usted – Combining all tenses covered in the context of holidays

EDUCATIONAL VISITS: There is an annual KS3 trip to Spain (El Puerto de Santa María)

Key Stage 4 (Year 10-11)

 Year 10 (New GCSE from Sept 2024):

Summary of Units: Key Points and Concepts

Unit 1: Identity and Relationships with Others

  • Intent: Focuses on personal identity (nationality, gender, beliefs, equality), physical and personality traits, family/friends' descriptions, friendships, qualities of a good friend/partner, and types of partnerships.
  • Key Language: Basic conjunctions (aunque, como, mientras), pronouns, and prepositions.
  • Grammar: Covers ser, tener, adjectives (agreement, position, superlatives), modal verbs (poder, querer), articles, possessive adjectives, and comparative structures. Higher-tier learners explore complex adjectival phrases and prepositions.
  • Phonics: Basic vowel sounds.

Unit 2: Education and Work

  • Intent: Discusses school life (subjects, rules, facilities), opinions on school systems, post-16 education options, jobs, work experience, and future aspirations.
  • Key Language: Time-related expressions (e.g., la hora), frequency words, and descriptive adjectives.
  • Grammar: Introduces a range of tenses, including present, reflexive, conditional, and future (simple and near). Also includes impersonal verbs, modal verbs, and syntax of pronouns. Higher-tier learners delve into advanced structures like subjunctive uses and additional impersonal verbs.
  • Phonics: Stress on telling time and pronunciation of vowels.

Unit 3: Healthy Living and Lifestyle

  • Intent: Covers fitness levels, dietary habits, mental well-being, health routines, and lifestyle choices, along with past and future intentions for staying healthy.
  • Key Language: Negatives (nunca, jamás), modal verbs (deber, tener que), and impersonal verbs.
  • Grammar: Builds on reflexive pronouns, negatives, imperfect tense, and modal verbs. Higher-tier learners study complex negatives, impersonal verbs, and plural reflexive uses.
  • Phonics: Focuses on pronunciation of r, rr, and combinations like -ar.

Unit 4: Free Time Activities

  • Intent: Discusses hobbies, sports, film, music, shopping habits, and preferences. Includes expressing past and future activities.
  • Key Language: Temporal expressions (siempre, todavía, jamás) and vocabulary related to leisure.
  • Grammar: Introduces preterite and perfect tenses, irregular verbs, and syntax of opinion verbs like interesar. Higher-tier learners encounter spelling changes in irregular verbs and deeper focus on syntax.
  • Phonics: Explores combinations like gue, gui, and soft/hard g.

Unit 5: Customs, Festivals, and Celebrations

  • Intent: Focuses on traditions and cultural celebrations, including special occasions, food, and past events. Encourages opinions on how celebrations differ globally.
  • Key Language: Opinion expressions (me gusta, prefiero), multi-word phrases (quisiera), and interrogative pronouns.
  • Grammar: Covers indirect object pronouns, complex fixed phrases, and interrogatives. Higher-tier learners examine the passive voice and advanced structures for expressing opinions.
  • Phonics: Includes patterns like ca, co, and cu, emphasizing clear articulation.

Overall Retrieval Opportunities:
Each unit revisits fundamental concepts such as verb conjugations, adjectival agreement, possessive and demonstrative adjectives, and modal verbs. Higher-tier material extends these basics into advanced grammatical structures, enhancing fluency and complexity. 

Year 11:

Unit 6: Celebrity Culture

Intent:

  • Discuss celebrities, their achievements, lifestyle, and influence on society.
  • Analyze media about celebrities (magazines, social media, reality TV).
  • Provide opinions on their activities and societal impact.
  • Describe celebrity events (sports, music, film, fashion).

Key Language:

  • Comparatives (e.g., "más...que," "menos...que").
  • Superlatives ("mejor," "peor").
  • Modal verbs (e.g., "saber + infinitive").
  • Multi-verb expressions (e.g., "seguir + present participle").

Grammar Highlights:

  • Relative pronoun que.
  • Advanced modal and multi-verb constructions.
  • Reflexive verbs and object pronoun placement.

Retrieval Opportunities:

  • Fundamental verb forms (ser, tener, modal verbs).
  • Present, preterite, and conditional tenses.
  • Adjectival and adverbial structures.
  • Negative constructions and interrogatives.

Unit 7: Media and Technology

Intent:

  • Describe internet and social media usage, preferences, and opinions.
  • Evaluate the role of mobile technology.
  • Discuss the impact of technology on youth and society.

Key Language:

  • Frequency adverbs (e.g., "siempre," "nunca").
  • Negative constructions (e.g., "ni...ni").
  • Comparatives and superlatives.

Grammar Highlights:

  • Para + infinitive and adverbial positioning.
  • Regular and irregular comparative structures (e.g., "mejor," "peor").
  • Multi-verb phrases and impersonal verbs.

Retrieval Opportunities:

  • Present, future, and conditional tenses.
  • Reflexive and impersonal verbs.
  • Prepositions and pronoun syntax.
  • Use of infinitives as nouns.

Unit 8: The Environment and Where People Live

Intent:

  • Describe local areas, facilities, and environmental issues.
  • Express opinions about local/global environmental problems.
  • Discuss actions for environmental protection and ideal living scenarios.

Key Language:

  • Expressions of obligation (e.g., "hay que," "tengo que").
  • Demonstrative adjectives (e.g., "este," "esa").
  • Perfect tense and advanced demonstratives.

Grammar Highlights:

  • Periphrastic future (ir a + infinitive).
  • Conditional tense and multi-verb constructions.
  • Imperatives (affirmative and higher-tier plural forms).

Retrieval Opportunities:

  • Reflexive and impersonal verbs.
  • Comparative and adverbial structures.
  • Irregular verbs in multiple tenses.
  • Syntax of complex sentences.

Unit 9: Travel and Tourism

Intent:

  • Discuss travel preferences, holiday activities, and destinations.
  • Evaluate the importance of holidays.
  • Describe ideal vacations and places of interest.

Key Language:

  • Sequential adverbs (e.g., "primero," "luego").
  • Expressions of time and weather.
  • Advanced subjunctive usage (higher tier).

Grammar Highlights:

  • Preterite, imperfect, and continuous tenses.
  • Impersonal expressions (e.g., "hace + noun").
  • Subjunctive mood for select irregular verbs.

Retrieval Opportunities:

  • Core verb tenses across all persons.
  • Reflexive pronouns and prepositions.
  • Irregular and stem-changing verbs.
  • Complex interrogative and conditional expressions.

Each unit emphasizes integrating grammatical structures into practical and conversational contexts, with higher-tier students engaging in more complex sentence constructions.

Unit 10: Revision course

Intent:

  • Intense preparation for GCSE exams
  • Coverage of all units covered in revision

 EDUCATIONAL VISITS: There are opportunities to visit Spain at KS4 (Bilbao / Burgos)

Key Stage 5 (Year 12-13)

 Summary of AQA A-Level Spanish Course Structure and Assessment

Course Structure
The AQA A-Level Spanish course consists of three main units:

  1. Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing
  2. Paper 2: Writing
  3. Paper 3: Speaking

Topics Covered

  • Year 1:
    • Aspects of Hispanic Society: Modern and traditional values, cyberspace, equal rights.
    • Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World: Modern-day idols, Spanish regional identity, cultural heritage.
  • Year 2:
    • Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society: Immigration, racism, integration.
    • Aspects of Political Life in the Hispanic World: Youth and citizenship, monarchies and dictatorships, popular movements.

Assessment Overview
Final exams test all four language skills (speaking, listening, writing, reading) at the end of the second year.

  1. Paper 1: Listening, Reading, and Writing

    • Covers all general topic areas and grammar.
    • Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 50% of A-level.
    • Content: Listening and reading comprehension, translation (English to Spanish and vice versa).

  2. Paper 2: Writing

    • Assesses one text (Como Agua Para Chocolate - Laura Esquivel) and one film (Volver - Pedro Almodóvar), along with grammar.
    • Exam: 2 hours, 80 marks, 20% of A-level.
    • Content: Essays of approximately 300 words analysing works critically and analytically.

  3. Paper 3: Speaking

    • Focuses on an individual research project and one sub-theme from the course.
    • Exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation), 60 marks, 30% of A-level.
    • Content: Stimulus card discussion, project presentation, and discussion.

 EDUCATIONAL VISITS: There is a KS5 trip to Spain.

Independent Learning Resources

 Key Stage 3

  • Students use www.quizlet.com where they have access to all of their curriculum vocabulary. Students also have log-ins for www.languagenut.co.uk  – which gives them access to exam focused vocabulary and skills training.

  • ‘Viva’ textbooks are available in the library and can be used to support homework.

Key Stage 4/5

AQA

  • Students use a range of online resources to help with pre-learning and the application of vocabulary and grammar. 
  • Students have access to online Padlets which gather all revision materials.
  • Spanish GCSE CGP exam practice workbook are available in the library and can be used for listening, reading, translation, grammar and writing practice.
  • Viva textbooks are available in the library and can be used to support homework.
  • Students also have log-ins for languagenut.com – which gives them access to exam focused vocabulary and skills training.
  • Students are provided with hard copies of revision materials as well as access to these materials and supporting files via their Google Classrooms. 

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