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¡Bienvenidos al Departamento de Español!
At King David, we are proud to have a thriving and growing Spanish Department where we aim to make language learning a purposeful, inspirational and enjoyable experience. We endeavour to develop pupils’ confidence and competence so that they become increasingly independent learners.

We dedicate ourselves to fostering pupils’ progress across the three pillars of language learning: phonics, grammar and vocabulary, thus equipping them with the linguistic blocks to communicate in the real world and study other languages in the future. In doing so, we seek to raise aspirations to compete for jobs in an international marketplace. We encourage pupils to take an active interest in other cultures and nurture a deepening curiosity about how others live, breaking down barriers between different cultures and inspiring pupils to be committed global citizens of the world.

 

Curriculum Aims:

  • Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for language learning.

  • Develop pupils’ confidence and competence

  • Foster progress across the three pillars of language learning; phonics, grammar and vocabulary

  • Increase pupils’ understanding and cultural awareness of the contemporary society of countries where French/Spanish is spoken. 

 

 

Overview of the curriculum (KS3–KS5)

All students study Spanish at KS3.   

The KS3 curriculum is primarily based on the Viva! (Spanish) scheme of work, supplemented by authentic materials and teacher-designed resources. These schemes provide a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and phonics, with a focus on communicative competence. Pupils are encouraged to explore cross-curricular themes, as well as develop their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

All pupils have access to the online course material, Active Learn, https://www.pearsonactivelearn.com/, where they can reinforce and /or extend their learning in the language.

The Spanish curriculum overview. MFL Spanish Learning Journey KS3.

 

GCSE Spanish - EDEXCEL

Scheme of Work: The KS4 curriculum follows the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish specification. This is a linear qualification, with all exams taken at the end of Year 11. Pupils study the following themes on which the listening, reading, speaking and writing assessments are based.

  • My personal world

  • Lifestyle and wellbeing

  • My neighbourhood

  • Media and technology

  • Studying and my future

  • Travel and tourism

Assessment at KS4: Students are assessed across four equally weighted papers, each contributing 25% to the final grade:

GCSE Spanish Specification 2024 Issue 1

All pupils have access to the online course material, ActiveHub, enabling them to develop the skills covered in lessons.

 

KS5

Pupils at KS5 benefit from small class sizes and expert teaching, achieving great success at both AS and A2 Level. They follow the AQA course and study the following themes on which the final 3 examinations are based.

  1. Social issues and trends.

  2. Political and artistic culture.

  3. Grammar

  4. Works: Literary texts and film.

 

AQA | Spanish | A-level | A-level Spanish
 
Many of our A-Level students continue with their study of one or both languages at university and have left us to pursue courses at a range of leading higher education institutions.

 

Staff list and teacher specialisms

Mrs C. Ackers – Head of MFL, Teacher of French and Spanish

Mrs L. Goodall - TA and Teacher of Spanish and Italian

Mr J. Ratcliffe - Teacher of English and Spanish

Mr C. Stockley - Teacher of PE and Spanish

 

Examples of classroom learning and student work

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Quotes

Quotes

  • Frank Smith

    One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.
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Resources

https://www.pearsonactivelearn.com/ (KS3. Ask your teacher for your username and login.)

https://activehub.pearson.com/ (KS4. Ask your teacher for your username and login)

www.kerboodle.com (KS5. Ask your teacher for your username and login.)

www.wordreference.com (free, online dictionary)

www.conjuguemos.com (verbs, vocabulary and grammar games)

www.quizlet.com (create flashcards and vocabulary list)

We also encourage pupils to listen to the radio via the Internet on websites such as www.rtve.es/radio/​ 

 

Extra-curricular clubs and enrichment opportunities

  • Language Clubs: [Spanish Club]

  • Film Screenings: Showing foreign language films.

  • European Day of Languages

  • Cultural Events: Celebrating festivals from target language countries 

  • Competitions: Participation in national language competitions (e.g. GCHQ National Language Competition, spelling bee, UKLO, Anthea Bell Prize, Flash fiction competition).

  • Trips/Exchanges: Opportunities for educational visits (e.g HOME cinema)

  • Guest Speakers: Inviting native speakers or professionals who use languages in their careers.

 

Independent Study Log: 

MFL Independent Learning Journey Log


Extension Reading list - MFL Spanish

MFL Reading List

 

Career pathways linked to the subject

❝One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.❞ - Frank Smith

Studying languages opens doors to diverse careers in translation, interpreting, teaching, diplomacy, international business, finance, marketing, journalism, tourism, and government. 

For more information, see ‘Where could Languages take you?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c44r0vv4498t