Spanish
Spanish - the Capel Way
“To learn a foreign language is to have one more window from which to look at the world.” Chinese proverb
At Capel Manor Primary School, we believe that learning a foreign language is a necessary part of being a member of a multi-cultural society and provides a path to understanding other cultures. We want to nurture a linguistic curiosity and a love of languages in our children, helping them to develop the skills and confidence to consider themselves as global citizens who belong to a multicultural and mutually respectful world. We hope to create the foundation to a potential life-long language learning journey.
From Year 3 to Year 6, the children learn that there are many Spanish speaking countries around the world. We particularly offer each child an insight into Spanish culture. Our aim is to develop the ability of each child to use the language effectively in a variety of practical, real life situations, to encourage creativity, spontaneity and to provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation. The participation in language learning will inherently underpin the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils.
When learning Spanish, the children develop an increasing metalanguage - the ability to talk about the language they are learning and understand how language structures. This provides the foundation for future learning of other languages in order to equip our children to study and work in other countries should they wish to do so in later life.
Our Spanish Curriculum is detailed and progressive. As they go through the school, prior learning is revisited and built upon to enable children to develop a growing vocabulary and develop an increasing ability to listen, understand and communicate in speech and in writing.
Click here to see the Spanish Curriculum
Vocabulary and Oracy
As well as learning key Spanish vocabulary learning is also supported by an age related progression of “Expectations for Talk” children learn to:
- Listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
- Ask Relevant Questions to extend understanding and knowledge
- Use Relevant Strategies to build vocabulary related to class topics
- Articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions
- Consider and evaluate different viewpoints, and build on others’ contributions
- Actively Participate in discussions and interact with listeners
- Select and use appropriate registers for effective communication
- Become confident and clear communicators
