Introduction to your subject
Subject Leader – Mrs Bickersteth
The Modern Foreign Languages department is committed to giving students the opportunity to discover new cultures through an enjoyable experience of learning a foreign language. We believe that the study of a foreign language helps students develop a sense of cultural pluralism, an openness to and appreciation of other cultures. In a globalised world characterised by international links and intercultural connections, linguistic skills are crucial for employment and career as proficiency in a foreign language enhances career opportunities. Beacon Hill Community School MFL department encourages students to progress in all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing while bringing languages alive though a range of interactive and varied lessons.
Intent
At Beacon Hill Community the MFL curriculum across Key Stage 3 and 4 provides students with the opportunity to study a wide range of language, increasing their knowledge of vocabulary and set phrases while at the same time building their understanding of structures and how language works. This is achieved through the study and development of written and spoken language. Students are able to express their opinions on a variety of topic areas relevant to their everyday lives. Skilful application occurs when students can articulate their ideas either verbally or written through authentic use of the language they have studied. Students are also able to develop the concept of being a global citizen by increasing their understanding of the cultures where the languages are spoken.
KS 3
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 |
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Unit 1 – Basic concepts – Spanish speking countries – Greetings – Numbers to 100 – Alphabet – Age – Months of the year Unit 2 All about me
– Family members – Hair and eyes – Colours – Pets – Personality – Physical description – Christmas traditions
Unit 3 – Mi tiempo libre: – Common activities – Weathers – Seasons – Sports – Opinions /music – Days of the week – Celebrity profiles
Unit 4 – My house
– area where I live – types of houses – romos in the house – my bedroom – easter traditions
Unit 5 – My town: – Places in town – Time – Food and drink items – Common activities to do around town
Unit 6 – My school: – Days of the week – Subjects – Facilities in school – Common break and lunch activities
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Unit 1 – My holidays: – Countries – Transport – Common past tense holiday activities Unit 2 – Technology
– Activities for your mobile – Types of music – Types of TV programs – Past activities
Unit 3 – Food – Healthy and unhealthy food – Meal times – Ordering a meal – Food and drink items – Quantities
Unit 4 – ¿Qué hacemos?: – To give excuses – Clothes – Colours – Places in town – Activites to do in town – Daily routine – Sporting events – Fancy dress outfits
Unit 5 – Planning the summer – Rooms in a house – Locations – Directions – Summer camp activities – Holiday homes – Types of accommodation – Holiday destinations – Countries
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Unit 1 – Celebrations and festivals
– Days of the week – Spanish fiestas – Birthday plans and activities – Months – – Unit 2 – Oriéntate: – Jobs – Places of work – Job roles – Complaints about work – Good things about work – Personality – Job adverts – Future plans – Job interviews
Unit 3 – En forma: – Food and drink items – Healthy and unhealthy – Daily routine – Food categories – Sports – Places to do sport – Time – Aliments – Unit 4 – Jóvenes en acción : – Children’s rights – Fair trade topics – Recycling – Places in town – Environment problems – Fundraising
Unit 5 – Una aventura en Madrid: – Greetings – Treasure hunt – Souvenirs Places in town
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KS 4
| Identity and culture:
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Local, national, international and global areas of interest
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Current and future study and employment
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| Youth Culture:
Ø Self and relationships Ø Technology and social media
Lifestyle :
Ø Health and fitness Ø Entertainment and leisure
Customs and Traditions: Ø Food and drink Ø Festivals and celebrations
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Home and Locality:
Ø Local areas of interest Ø Transport
Spain and Spanish-speaking countries: Ø Local and regional features and characteristics Ø Holidays and tourism
Global Sustainability: Ø Environment Ø Social issues |
Current Study:
Ø School/college life Ø School/college studies
World of Work Ø Work experience and part-time jobs Ø Skills and personal qualities
Jobs and FuturePlans: Ø Applying for work/study Ø Careerplans |
Implementation:
Students have 5 lessons of Spanish a week in Y7 , Y8 and 9
Lessons are 45min long.
Impact :
KS3
- Learners will be assessed informally by continuous exchange of concepts and ideas.
- Learners will communicate naturally in target language in and outside of the classroom.
- Learners will be tested on regular bases and will be expected to demonstrate their ability in:
AO1Listening: understand and respond to different types of spoken language.
AO2Speaking: communicate and interact effectively in speech.
AO3Reading: understand and respond to different types of written language.
AO4Writing: communicate in writing.
KS4
Spanish GCSE students will be expected to have acquired knowledge and understanding of the full range of content for GCSE modern foreign languages as set out by the Department for Education. It covers contemporary topics and has the communicative approach to learning.
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/gcse/spanish-8698/scheme-of-assessment
Useful websites:
BBC Bitesize Spanish
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z4dqxnb
Vitrually there Spain
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03yzd0d
Learn Spanish with videos
https://videoele.com/en/Curso-en.html
Spanish national TV