Spanish

Vision

Our departmental vision is that languages are accessible and achievable for all.

We strive to create a positive learning environment where all students can experience success within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Resources

We provide pupils with booklets that include a record of vocabulary and grammatical structures, classwork, homework and self-evaluation tools.

We have made bespoke revision guides and assessments.

Assessment

Pupils are assessed in the four skills:

•  Reading
•  Listening
•  Writing
•  Speaking

Pathways

We offer two pathways leading to qualifications at Key Stage 4:

Integrated Ethos

We promote our integrated ethos through being intentional in our teaching and learning in lessons and through celebrations of key festivals in Northern Ireland and the Spanish – speaking world.

What other subjects link in with this subject?

Business, ICT, English, Geography, MIA, Hospitality and Leisure and Tourism.

Careers

The study of a Modern Language is useful for many career paths and for entry to University Education. It is essential for working in the EU and for some of the following industries: Interpreting and Translating (including film subtitles), Travel and Tourism, Teaching, Journalism, Law, Diplomatic Services, Business, Sales, Banking, Airlines, Catering and Holiday Representatives.

“Seven in ten (70%) businesses value foreign language skills among their employees.”

CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey 2013

For more information on the subject or any general enquiries please click the button to contact the Head of Department, Mrs Stanfield.

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