“To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.”

Chinese Proverb

Intent

  • To encourage children to develop an interest in learning languages in a fun and enjoyable way
  • To provide opportunities to speak, listen, read and write in another language
  • To develop children’s cultural awareness and respect for other languages 
  • To give children the confidence and knowledge to apply their Spanish skills with the aim of developing the foundations for future learning. 

RESPECT

 Children respect the views and ideas of others and trust they will be respected in return. Children develop respect for other languages and cultures.

RESILIENCE

Children show determination to speak in and listen to another language and are encouraged to try their best.

INDEPENDENCE

Children are encouraged to take responsibility for, and play an active role in their own learning by engaging and responding during lessons. Children persevere in order to improve their skills.

RESPONSIBILITY

We develop our understanding of the Spanish language by listening attentively and show our understanding by joining in and responding during lessons. 

FRIENDSHIP

We work collaboratively to discuss our ideas and reflect on our own work and the work of others, we encourage and support each other. 

Implementation

  • We follow the National Curriculum.
  • We follow the  CwR Spanish progression framework.
  • In KS2, Spanish is taught in themed blocks (e.g. greetings, classroom objects, etc). This is to promote the opportunities for recall and the retention of knowledge learnt in Spanish lessons.
  • Spanish lessons involve lots of repetition of key vocabulary which often have actions linked with words (e.g. abre el libro – open the book) to encourage retention of new voacbulary.
  • We play games, sing songs and practise conversations which can be recorded using Seesaw, Languagenut and topic books, if required.

Impact

  • Pupils feel more confident speaking Spanish, using interactive resources such as Languagenut to practise in a supportive environment.
  • Pupils gain a deeper appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures.
  • The engaging curriculum and fun activities make learning Spanish exciting, fostering a lifelong interest in languages.
  • Children are becoming more aware of their progress and can identify areas to improve, helping them take ownership of their learning.
  • Pupils develop a strong foundation in listening, speaking, reading and writing, with clear progression as they advance through the curriculum.

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