Epsom Girls Grammar School
10 Spanish
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Torrealba.
Why learn Spanish? ¿Por qué aprender español?
Year 10 Spanish: 'Me and my community'
This course has a strong communicative focus. It also covers Spanish language, grammar and a very strong focus on culture. By the end of the year, students will be able to write, present, read, listen and interact in different contexts. Students will be able to express their ideas using the present, past and future tenses.
10 Spanish builds on the Year 9 course and deepens understanding of the Spanish language through online tools, speaking activities, games, cultural projects and access to real materials. Highlights of the course include videoing your own cooking masterclass in Spanish and planning a trip to a Hispanic destination.
Other topics include:
- talk about own interests,
- describe a past holiday,
- make plans for the weekend,
- order a meal in a restaurant and talk about their eating habits,
- discuss their fashion preferences,
- and give a virtual tour around Barcelona.
Throughout the year, there will be fun and interesting culture activities that involve crafts, sampling Spanish food and learning about customs and traditions.
Course Overview
Term 1
La gente: leisure and daily routine, famous people, nationalities
Vamos a salir: going out, invitations, making excuses
Term 2
Mis vacaciones: last holidays, describing a holiday to a Spanish-speaking country
La comida: at the market and at the restaurant, ordering food, mealtimes, likes and dislikes
Term 3
De moda: fashions, school uniform, a dress-up party, the Day of the Dead
Term 4
Barcelona: what to do in Barcelona, describing cities, shopping
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 9 Spanish or equivalent.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
$26 Education Perfect highly recommended (one payment for all languages)
Optional but highly recommended: $5 for Spanish treat during the year.
1x 2B8 hardcover exercise book.
| Description | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Education Perfect | Optional | $26.00 |
| $26.00 | ||
Pathway
Work opportunities worldwide are enhanced by the study of Spanish. It is the chosen second language of many people in the world and native speakers number well over 425 million in more than 23 countries. Spanish is spoken by a third of the world’s population in all corners of the globe. It is essential for travel, exchanges and work opportunities in Latin America, Spain and many parts of the United States. It is one of the official languages of the United Nations. Spanish is a great language to learn that will open the doors to a world of opportunities.
Assessment Information
Speaking, reading, listening and writing unit tests and culture assignments.Useful Links
Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.
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