Spanish (Y12)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Glenn Wilson.
This course builds on the knowledge and skills that students gained in year 11. The course will give students the ability to communicate in Spanish about topics of interest to young people such as relationships, education, future plans, leisure activities and travel. Students will continue to develop their oral and written fluency and their listening skills, and will deepen their understanding and knowledge of Spanish culture.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11 Spanish or equivalent
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1B8 notebook (or equivalent)
Glue stick
Earbuds or headphones
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Class materials and online subscriptions | Contribution | $30.00 |
$30.00 |
Pathway
Jobs where foreign language qualifications are useful include journalism, international relations, international aid and development, international business and marketing, transport and logistics, teaching, tourism and hospitality. However, whatever career path you choose, having a foreign language on your CV is likely to increase your value to potential employers. This is because learning a foreign language is thought to enhance people's problem-solving and communication skills and foster empathy and open-mindedness.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Spanish 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on familiar matters
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Spanish 2.3 - Interact using spoken Spanish to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
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Spanish 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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Spanish 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Spanish text(s) on familiar matters
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Spanish 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Spanish to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts