Year 9 Spanish

Year 9 Spanish Trimester Course 

This is an engaging and practical Year 9 Spanish taster course. Students will learn the fundamentals of Spanish through authentic topics and gain language skills to survive and thrive in real-life situations. By the end of this course students will have the confidence to navigate some everyday situations in Spanish-speaking countries, from introducing themselves, to taking public transport, to doing some shopping and ordering delicious food. Spanish is the official language of 20 countries and is spoken by nearly 600 million people across the world, including 50 million in the US alone, making it a useful language to learn. Spanish opens students up to a wide variety of cultures from Europe, to Africa to the Americas. It also opens doors to many career opportunities. For example, for students interested in business, Latin America is a growing trade market for New Zealand. Students will find Spanish a fun and accessible language. Through this course, they will develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, while getting to learn about traditions, history, music, cuisine, art and technology. There will also be opportunities for you to sample Spanish food, learn a Spanish dance, and practise conversational Spanish.