Level 3 Spanish

Year 13 Spanish is the final stage of language learning at Pakuranga College and is designed for students who have typically studied Spanish from Year 10 through to Year 12. This course builds upon prior knowledge and prepares students to communicate with increased confidence, fluency, and independence in a range of real-world and abstract topics.

Language Level expectations: 

When joining this course, you will need to demonstrate:

• A solid command of general Spanish grammar and sentence structure

• Mastery of all common tenses and the most frequently used 150 verbs. 

• Familiarity with indicative, subjunctive, imperative, and conditional moods and their use. 

• A broad vocabulary base, covering general topics. 

• The ability to write opinion texts without too much external support

Comprehension of longer spoken and written texts, including news reports, reviews, and opinion articles

This course not only supports students in gaining NCEA Level 3 qualifications but also equips them with valuable communication skills, cultural insights, and a global perspective. It provides a strong foundation for tertiary study and career pathways in international fields such as diplomacy, tourism, teaching, translation, and global business.