Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Ledesma.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry
This is a full-year course designed for students at beginner level. While some students may have taken Spanish in Year 9, it is not essential—the course begins with the basics and is suitable for anyone who is motivated to learn a new language.
Throughout the year, students will:
Master the most important rules of Spanish sentences, including gender, agreement, word order, and question formation.
Take time to understand how verbs work, with a strong focus on using the most important ones confidently and accurately.
Learn to sustain conversations about the present, the near past or future, and potential plans or scenarios.
Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing through real-life situations and interactive activities
The focus is on practical communication and applying what they learn in meaningful, everyday situations. By the end of the year, students will be able to express themselves clearly in simple Spanish and will be well prepared for NCEA Level 1 Spanish in Year 11.
Term 1
Review of Year 9 topics: family, pets, greetings, hobbies, likes & dislikes
Talking about people you know:
Personality
Emotions
Ser or estar
Term 2
Talking about things you can do around town:
Places around town
Geographical features
Giving Directions
Term 3
Describing yourself and others
Physical appearance
Clothes
Colours
Term 4
Ordering at a restaurant
Food
Describing an experience
Advice and suggestions
1B8 exercise book
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.