Level 1 Spanish

Year 11 Spanish at Pakuranga College builds on what students learned in Year 10. It helps students consolidate their mastery of key verbs and a variety of essential tenses.The course supports students to grow their vocabulary and their confidence using Spanish to talk about their experiences, future goals, and personal interests, while developing clear and effective communication from the beginning.

Prior study of Spanish is not required but is strongly recommended. Students who have not taken Spanish in Year 10  are expected to prepare in advance, as key introductory topics will not be retaught during the course. Without this foundation, students may find the course challenging.

To be ready for success, students should review and have a good grasp of:

• Basic grammar and sentence structure

• Gender and noun-adjective agreement

• The use of the most 50 common verbs in the present and Near Future tenses.

• Core vocabulary around basic themes such as family, school, places in town, food, and hobbies.

• Understand most question words