Spanish

‘With languages you are at home anywhere’

Edmund De Waal

‘If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.’

Nelson Mandela

Hola todos! Nos encanta aprender español en Treloweth.

Hello everyone! We love to learn Spanish at Treloweth.

Intent

Learning a language opens the children’s eyes to other cultures and deepens their understanding of the world. At Treloweth, we endeavour to immerse the children in the Spanish language and culture through stories, songs and games. We aim to give them a firm foundation in learning another language which can be applied to other languages which they may learn later in life.

We aim to develop a lifelong passion for learning a language and encourage children to explore life beyond Britain. Our ambitious curriculum promotes understanding and respect for cultural diversity and equip children with the ability to communicate with others from a range of global communities.

Teaching gives children the opportunity to express their ideas and thoughts in Spanish; they learn to participate actively in dialogue, asking and answering questions and responding appropriately. Throughout our teaching, a love of learning languages is promoted so that children gain confidence and enjoy their experience of learning a language. A rich variety of texts are also used to further foster a love of reading and deepen cultural understanding, acquire vocabulary and speak fluently with increasing confidence.

It is our belief that learning another language is an important part of being a member of a multi-cultural society.

Implementation

In KS2, students experience weekly, high-quality Spanish lessons guided by the Language Angels scheme of work. Our curriculum is structured around the three pillars of language learning: phonics, vocabulary, and grammar, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation in Spanish. Lessons cover practical topics such as greetings, numbers, colors, food, and weather, which allows students to confidently answer questions, express opinions, and communicate in everyday scenarios.

This structured approach ensures that phonics is addressed early on, with a focus on correct pronunciation, while vocabulary is introduced in small, meaningful chunks to build a broad base of words. Grammar is carefully layered, supporting students as they progress from simple phrases to more complex sentence structures, fostering confidence and accuracy in their language use.

Through engaging activities, students practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing, using songs, stories, and actions to deepen their appreciation of the Spanish language and culture. Additional informal opportunities, such as during registration or greetings with visitors, allow students to practice conversational Spanish in real-life contexts, enriching their experience.

At a Glance

Guiding Principles: Our curriculum follows the National Curriculum for MFL, ensuring progress in the three pillars—phonics, vocabulary, and grammar—across each year group.
Chosen Scheme: Language Angels supports effective delivery of structured Spanish lessons.
Sequential Learning: Spanish topics are mapped across year groups in a logical sequence, with end points for each skill area.
Cross-Curricular Links: Connections to geography, math, and literacy enrich language learning, helping students see the relevance of Spanish in other subjects.
Global Connections: The school hosts guest teachers from Salamanca and offers staff exchanges with Spanish schools, broadening students’ cultural understanding.

Consulte los enlaces a continuación para ver algunos de nuestros clips de cuentos en español. Muchas gracias.

Please see the links below to see some of our Spanish story time clips. Thank you.

‘Feliz cumpleanos’

https://www.loom.com/share/7130fe40577845bc89297b6f6c7d0055

‘El elefante curioso’

https://www.loom.com/share/e07e2552490942e6bbb2b13e4ea26259

‘Buenas noches a todos’

https://www.loom.com/share/47af391f47fc4141a28f21ad2a127cb6

‘De que color es la cebra?’

https://www.loom.com/share/7ef0a4336f54478ab24b597beddf9978

Mama Pata cuenta a sus patitos

https://www.loom.com/share/4b2a3ce7fbcf4905a6f438e32061959b