Year 10 Spanish

Spanish in Year 10 continues to explore the Spanish language and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The language skills introduced in Year 9 Spanish are reinforced and further developed. In Year 10 the past and near future tenses are introduced to enable you to cope with every day life in Spanish-speaking countries and to communicate with other speakers of Spanish both in New Zealand and overseas. Through learning about other Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures you will form comparisons with your own culture and discover more about your own native language.

Year 10 Spanish is an entry requirement for Year 11 Spanish. It lays the foundation for the reading and writing skills essential for NCEA Level 1, and subsequently also for Years 12 and 13. Learning Spanish, the world's second most spoken language, may help to gain jobs in government departments, tourism, international trading and teaching. 

The following topics and vocabulary will be covered:

• Talking about past holidays
• Young people's lives
• Food, meals and eating out in cafes/restaurants
• Planning activities with friends
• Sporting events
• Asking for directions
• Describing a town