Spanish

Subject Lead – Fielding Glassford

We teach Spanish as our Modern Foreign Language in KS2. The Spanish curriculum has been created to emphasise communication, speaking and listening skills and ensures a good coverage of skills. We are developing a new curriculum using Kapow resources, adapted to meet the needs of our pupils.

The long-term plan for Spanish explains the unit topic, special reading texts and key vocabulary covered for each year group across the year and gives a basic illustration of the progression of skills. Each medium term plan gives details of how the Spanish unit is taught. A paper copy of all medium term plans and a master copy of all resources can be found at the subject leaders desk in the Computer room in labelled files for each term.  

Lessons focussed on the geography and culture of Spanish speaking countries as well as high quality original language Spanish books, bilingual books and songs build engagement in the subject. Original Spanish texts are supplemented by well-known songs and stories in translation.

Spanish lessons include:   

• Opportunities for reading, writing, speaking and listening in each lesson.
• Knowledge of grammar and correct usage of Spanish/English dictionaries.   
• Regular activities for children to use their speaking skills in a naturalistic conversation.   
• Games and activities that promote confident oration.   
• Emphasis on developing vocabulary and accurate Spanish pronunciation.   
• Periodic opportunities to present to a class or in assembly to showcase conversation skills.   
• Periodic opportunities to learn about the culture of Spanish speaking countries.   
• Performance/ Experiential events which give children a chance to use and speak Spanish in exciting simulations or real-life situations.