SPANISH

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, learning Spanish opens up a wealth of opportunities for our students. As the second most widely spoken native language in the world, Spanish enables communication with over 460 million people across 21 countries, including Spain and much of Latin America.

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Beyond enriching travel experiences, learning a second language is a highly valued skill in the UK job market—particularly in industries such as business, tourism, and media—enhancing students’ future career prospects. It also strengthens memory, problem-solving, and communication skills, supporting overall academic and personal development.

At Leigh Academy Tonbridge, we aim to make our Spanish curriculum engaging, inspiring, and relevant. Our goal is to bring the rich and diverse culture of the Spanish-speaking world to life in the classroom, fostering both linguistic confidence and cultural understanding.

Module 1: Mi vida (My life)

Module 2: Mi tiempo libre (My free time)

Module 3: Mi instituto (My school)

Module 4: Mi familia y amigos (My family and friends)

Module 5: Mi ciudad (My city)

Module 6: Mi vida (My life)

Module 1: Mis vacaciones típicas (My typical holidays – present tense)
Module 2: Mis intereses (My interests – introduction to past tense)
Module 3: Una vida sana (A healthy life)
Module 4: Mi tiempo libre y la tecnología (My free time and technology)
Module 5: Mis vacaciones en el pasado (My past holidays)
Module 6: Operación verano (Summer plans)

Module 1: El turismo (Tourism)
Module 2: Mi instituto (My school)
Module 3: El trabajo (Work)
Module 4: Las relaciones familiares (Family relationships)
Module 5: Hablamos de Madrid (Talking about Madrid)
Module 6: La comida y las fiestas (Food and festivals)

Module 1: Identity and relationships with others
Module 2: Health living and lifestyle
Module 3: Education and work
Module 4: Free time activities
Module 5: Customs, festivals and celebrations
Module 6: Celebrity culture

Module 1: Travel & Tourism and Media & technology
Module 2: Media & technology and Environment & where people live
Module 3: Revision of modules and speaking exam preparation
Module 4: Revision
Module 5: Revision and exams
Module 6: Exams

Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
Rita Mae Brown