This module is designed for students who have studied the language to Leaving Certificate or equivalent. It aims to revise and consolidate the four language skills acquired at second level, to introduce the language of business and to broaden learners’ knowledge of Spain and the Spanish-speaking countries
The development of Listening and Speaking skills
Understanding and using phrases and sentences related to a range of personal and professional situations.
The development of Reading and Writing skills
Reading and finding information in texts dealing with everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus, timetables and short, personal letters. Writing simple interconnected texts on everyday aspects of the student’s environment.
Indicative Topics (subject to change depending on course book)
Spelling / numbersAsking & giving personal informationOccupations and NationalitiesFamily & relationshipsNeighbourhood & HomeMy CollegeDescribing your daily routineTime/Days of the weekBusiness introductionsDiscussing and planning a day in the officeCompany tour
Grammar and Structures
Personal pronounsPresent tense regular and irregular verbsHayInterrogatives NegativesArticles, nouns and adjectivesPossessive adjectives
Life in contemporary Spanish-speaking countries
Interactive hour with a focus on the target culture:Physical and political geographyCities
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |