This course introduces foundational Spanish vocabulary and cultural elements through interactive modules. Learners master greetings, colours, numbers, family terms, animals, fruits, and weather via pronunciation practice, digital flashcards, worksheets, bingo games, and discussions. Emphasis is placed on formal/informal usage, punctuation, and real-life applications to build communication skills progressively.
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Essential greetings, descriptors, and classroom items to start simple interactions in French.

Curriculum Mapping
  • S4.CR.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Participate in very simple classroom routines, activities and games using the L3.
  • S4.CS.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Recognise and demonstrate understanding of very basic words and short and simple questions, phrases and instructions in the L3 related to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
  • S4.EU.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use common words and phrases to give very basic information on concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, using visual gestures and supports to aid communication.
  • S4.CS.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Identify and demonstrate understanding of key information in very short and simple texts that relate to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics.
  • S4.EU.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Recognise and explore the range of sounds and sound patterns in the L3 and compare them across languages.
  • S4.EU.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Engage with and respond to very short and simple texts like a greeting, poem, rhyme or song, etc.
Friendly Hellos and Goodbyes
Say Hello (las Salutaciones) Quiz Beginner
Wave Goodbye (Adiós) Quiz Beginner
Bright Colors
Spot the Colours (los Colores) Quiz Beginner
Count Ahead (los Números) Quiz Beginner
Classroom Helpers
Name Classroom Items (el Aula) Quiz Beginner
Spot the Shapes (las Formas) Quiz Beginner

Food vocabulary and polite phrases for daily conversations.

Curriculum Mapping
  • S4.CR.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use very short and simple expressions to start, maintain and end interactions, demonstrating an awareness of social conventions, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
Fresh Produce
Pick Fruits (las Frutas) Quiz Beginner
Grow Vegetables (las Verduras) Quiz Beginner
Mealtime Favorites
Enjoy Food (la Comida) Quiz Beginner
Sip Drinks (las Bebidas) Quiz Beginner
Polite Table Talk
Use Polite Words (Las Cortesías) Quiz Beginner
Meet the Family (la Familia) Quiz Beginner

Describe animals from pets to wild ones.

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    Pets and Farms
    Name Your Pets (Los Animales Domésticos) Quiz Beginner
    Visit the Farm (los Animales De Granja) Quiz Beginner
    Wild Adventures
    Spot Wild Animals (los Animales Salvajes) Quiz Beginner
    Watch the Birds (los Pájaros) Quiz Beginner
    Sea and Small Wonders
    Dive with Sea Creatures (Las Criaturas Marinas) Quiz Beginner
    Catch Insects (los Insectos) Quiz Beginner

    Personal info, body, clothes, and feelings for self-expression.

    Curriculum Mapping
    • S4.CR.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Ask and answer very short and simple questions in the L3 about concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
    • S4.EU.4: Communicative Competence In The L3: Gather, create and share texts using English, Irish, the L3 and other languages to demonstrate and celebrate what they have learned.
    Personal Intros
    Introduce Yourself (las Presentaciones) Quiz Beginner
    Share About Me (Sobre Mí) Quiz Beginner
    Body and Style
    Point to Body Parts (las Partes del Cuerpo) Quiz Beginner
    Dress up (La ropa) Quiz Beginner
    Feelings and Home
    Show Emotions (las emociones) Quiz Beginner
    Tour the House (las habitaciones de la casa) Quiz Beginner

    Weather, travel, time, and play for routines and hobbies.

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      Nature and Weather
      Explore Nature (la Naturaleza) Quiz Beginner
      Check the Weather (el Tiempo) Quiz Beginner
      Time and Travel
      Travel Modes (los Transportes) Quiz Beginner
      Plan the Days (los Días) Quiz Beginner
      Play and Seasons
      Play Sports (los Deportes) Quiz Beginner
      Home Furnishings (los muebles) Quiz Beginner

      Essential greetings, descriptors, and classroom items to start simple interactions in French.

      Curriculum Mapping
      • S4.CR.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Participate in very simple classroom routines, activities and games using the L3.
      • S4.CS.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Recognise and demonstrate understanding of very basic words and short and simple questions, phrases and instructions in the L3 related to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
      • S4.EU.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use common words and phrases to give very basic information on concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, using visual gestures and supports to aid communication.
      • S4.CS.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Identify and demonstrate understanding of key information in very short and simple texts that relate to concrete objects and personal and familiar topics.
      • S4.EU.1: Communicative Competence In The L3: Recognise and explore the range of sounds and sound patterns in the L3 and compare them across languages.
      • S4.EU.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Engage with and respond to very short and simple texts like a greeting, poem, rhyme or song, etc.
      Friendly Hellos and Goodbyes
      Say Hello (las Salutaciones) Quiz Beginner
      Wave Goodbye (Adiós) Quiz Beginner
      Bright Colors
      Spot the Colours (los Colores) Quiz Beginner
      Count Ahead (los Números) Quiz Beginner
      Classroom Helpers
      Name Classroom Items (el Aula) Quiz Beginner
      Spot the Shapes (las Formas) Quiz Beginner

      Food vocabulary and polite phrases for daily conversations.

      Curriculum Mapping
      • S4.CR.3: Communicative Competence In The L3: Use very short and simple expressions to start, maintain and end interactions, demonstrating an awareness of social conventions, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
      Fresh Produce
      Pick Fruits (las Frutas) Quiz Beginner
      Grow Vegetables (las Verduras) Quiz Beginner
      Mealtime Favorites
      Enjoy Food (la Comida) Quiz Beginner
      Sip Drinks (las Bebidas) Quiz Beginner
      Polite Table Talk
      Use Polite Words (Las Cortesías) Quiz Beginner
      Meet the Family (la Familia) Quiz Beginner

      Describe animals from pets to wild ones.

      Curriculum Mapping
        Pets and Farms
        Name Your Pets (Los Animales Domésticos) Quiz Beginner
        Visit the Farm (los Animales De Granja) Quiz Beginner
        Wild Adventures
        Spot Wild Animals (los Animales Salvajes) Quiz Beginner
        Watch the Birds (los Pájaros) Quiz Beginner
        Sea and Small Wonders
        Dive with Sea Creatures (Las Criaturas Marinas) Quiz Beginner
        Catch Insects (los Insectos) Quiz Beginner

        Personal info, body, clothes, and feelings for self-expression.

        Curriculum Mapping
        • S4.CR.2: Communicative Competence In The L3: Ask and answer very short and simple questions in the L3 about concrete objects and personal and familiar topics, drawing on appropriate cues, resources and scaffolds where necessary.
        • S4.EU.4: Communicative Competence In The L3: Gather, create and share texts using English, Irish, the L3 and other languages to demonstrate and celebrate what they have learned.
        Personal Intros
        Introduce Yourself (las Presentaciones) Quiz Beginner
        Share About Me (Sobre Mí) Quiz Beginner
        Body and Style
        Point to Body Parts (las Partes del Cuerpo) Quiz Beginner
        Dress up (La ropa) Quiz Beginner
        Feelings and Home
        Show Emotions (las emociones) Quiz Beginner
        Tour the House (las habitaciones de la casa) Quiz Beginner

        Weather, travel, time, and play for routines and hobbies.

        Curriculum Mapping
          Nature and Weather
          Explore Nature (la Naturaleza) Quiz Beginner
          Check the Weather (el Tiempo) Quiz Beginner
          Time and Travel
          Travel Modes (los Transportes) Quiz Beginner
          Plan the Days (los Días) Quiz Beginner
          Play and Seasons
          Play Sports (los Deportes) Quiz Beginner
          Home Furnishings (los muebles) Quiz Beginner

          Curriculum Mapping

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          Curriculum Area
          Outcomes
          Building An Awareness Of Languages And Cultures
          Exploring languages
          S3.EL.1 S3.EL.2
          Understanding myself as a language learner
          S3.UL.1 S3.UL.2
          Developing intercultural awareness
          S3.IA.1 S3.IA.2 S3.IA.3 S3.IA.4 S3.IA.5 S3.IA.6 S3.IA.7
          Communicative Competence In The L3
          Developing communicative relationships through language
          S4.CR.1 S4.CR.2 S4.CR.3
          Understanding the content and structure of language
          S4.CS.1 S4.CS.2
          Exploring and using language
          S4.EU.1 S4.EU.2 S4.EU.3 S4.EU.4
          • Strand: Communicative Competence In The L3

          What Students Will Learn

          Learning Goals

          1. Master basic Spanish vocabulary including greetings, colours, numbers, family terms, and everyday objects.
          2. Develop accurate pronunciation and recognition of essential Spanish words through interactive audio and visual aids.
          3. Apply foundational grammar concepts such as formal and informal language use, sentence structure, and cultural punctuation.
          4. Engage in simple communicative tasks to introduce and describe personal details, preferences, and surroundings.
          5. Explore Spanish-speaking cultures through stories, traditions, and real-life contexts to foster intercultural appreciation.

          Learning Outcomes

          1. Use six essential Spanish greetings in formal and informal contexts during class discussions.
          2. Pronounce Spanish greetings accurately, applying unique punctuation like ¡ and ¿ in written exercises.
          3. Identify and label eight key Spanish colours in visual tasks and construct simple descriptive sentences.
          4. Recognise, pronounce, and spell Spanish numbers from one to ten through interactive games and worksheets.
          5. Apply basic Spanish vocabulary for family, animals, fruits, and weather in communicative activities and cultural discussions.

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