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Spanish

Exploring Spanish: Your Journey starts in MYP2

Are you considering chosing Spanish?

My parents will decide for me

Yes

No

I don't know yet

If students don't have a laptop yet, we can ask them randomly or by raising their hands.

What do I already know about the Spanish language...?

Spanish language comes from...

1. French
2. Latin
3. Greek
4. I don't know

Origins of Spanish language

Spanish language is spoken world-wide by...

1. 500 million people
2. 32 million people
3. 100 million people
4. I don't know

Spanish speakers world-wide...

According to the Cervantes Institute report, almost 500 million people have Spanish as their mother tongue (6.2% of the world's population).

"El español en el mundo 2023" (Spanish in the world 2023)

Words that I already know in Spanish

Spanish/Latin-american cuisine...

Churros

Asado argentino

Paella

Tacos

Match: Famous Spanish-speaking people

Penélope Cruz (actress)

Mesi (football player)

"El profesor" from Money Heist

Felipe (King of Spain)

Shakira (singer)

Why should I learn Spanish?

More reasons...

It's a great asset for your cv

It opens door to new cultures and opportunities

It's the official language in 21 countries and the 2nd most spoken language in USA

It's the official language in many international organizations like the IB

It's very useful when travelling to Spain or South America for holidays

Introduction to MYP2 Spanish

In the first term all students will be in Emergent level (phase 1 or 2).

You'll start with basic vocabulary and phrases and we will build up from here.

Interactive activities: Games, role-plays, and projects will be part of learning.

Cultural understanding: We will explore Spanish-speaking countries and traditions.

Assessments in MYP2

In class we will work with the 4 skills, which we group as follows:

Criteria A: based on listenning skills.

Criteria B: based on reading skills.

Criteria C: based on orals skills.

Criteria D: based on writing skills.

More on assessments

Assessments will include quizzes, presentations, and projects and of course regular assessments.                                                                                                              Every term you will:

- Do formative tasks for each criterion (A, B, C and D).

- Receive feedback for your formatives tasks and reflect on this feedback.

- Be assessed (at least) once per criterion (A, B, C and D).

- Develop ATL skills that will help your performance in class and in real life.

Spanish in MYP3

You'll expand vocabulary and tackle complex grammar.

Same structure as MYP2 for formative tasks, summative assessments and ATL skills.

At the end of the year, students either stay in Emergeny level or advance to Capable.

Spanish in MYP4

Focus on fluency and deeper cultural insights.

We will cover topics such as Healthy habits, education, ecology and travelling. 

We go...to SPAIN!

Spanish in MYP5

If you reach the Capable level at the end of MYP5, you can study Spanish B SL/HL in DP*

Prepare for personal projects and further studies.

*In some cases you can study Spanish B  coming from Emergent. 

Student's testimonials

Amay

Layla

Neel

Freda

When do I really have to decide?

At the end of January you and your parents will receive a Google Form, where you need to indicate your final choice.

Are later changes allowed?

             Normally, we want studets to stick with your language choice from MYP2 to MYP5/DP.

             Language changes, excep special circumstances, will not be allowed.

Q&A

For further questions please email the Language Co-ordinator at: [e-mail]