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Lochgelly High School

Modern Languages

Why choose Modern Languages?

Welcome to Languages, the subject that opens you to a world of possibilities! We are all about making learning a language fun and accessible. We believe that active participation in the language, through games, is not only enjoyable but the best way to learn a language!

Studying a language helps to boost your confidence and your ability to communicate. Learning a new language, develops your critical and creative thinking skills. It also increases your appreciation of other people and their cultures.  It will help you learn about the true culture of the areas you might visit, which will truly enhance your travel experience. Languages also increase your employability prospects as a future employer can see that you are motivated and hard working. 

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Spanish

Studying a modern language not only offers lots of possibilities for you in terms of future employment and travel, but also has a unique contribution to developing cultural awareness. Spanish is one of the fastest-growing languages worldwide, and it is generally considered to be one of the easiest languages to learn. Throughout the S3/4 course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the language and will focus on reading, writing and listening and talking.  

 

S3 Course Choice info: 

You will revisit topics covered in S1/2 before covering new topics which come under the following four contexts: 

  1. Society 
  2. Learning 
  3. Employability 
  4. Culture  

Regular revision at home of key vocabulary and grammar points is essential. 

 

N3/4 Course Assessment: 

You will complete four unit assessments in Reading, Listening, Talking and Writing. 

National 4 candidates will also complete an Added Value Unit which consists of two Reading tasks and a Talking assessment. 

 

N5 Course Assessment:  

The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams), a written assignment and a spoken performance.   

  • The Reading and Writing question paper is worth 50 marks (37.5%).   
  • The Listening question paper is worth 20 marks (25%).  
  • The Writing assignment is worth 20 marks (12.5%). For this, you will have to write 120-200 words in Spanish.  
  • The Talking performance is worth 30 marks (25%). You will learn a presentation (1-2 minutes) and have a conversation (4-6 minutes) in Spanish.  

 

 

 

Course Choice for New S5/6: 

 

Spanish (S5/S6) 

Studying a modern language not only offers lots of possibilities for you in terms of future employment and travel, but also has a unique contribution to developing cultural awareness. Spanish is one of the fastest-growing languages worldwide, and it is generally considered to be one of the easiest languages to learn. Throughout the N5/Higher course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the language and will focus on reading, writing and listening and talking.  

  

Is this course for me? 

Higher Spanish is suitable if you have achieved an A or B pass at National 5 Spanish or in another modern language. A strong performance in N5 English is also beneficial.   

 

Course Content: 

You will revisit topics covered in S1-4 before covering new topics which come under the following four contexts: 

  1. Society 
  1. Learning 
  1. Employability 
  1. Culture  

Regular consolidation and revision of key vocabulary and grammar points is essential.  

 

N5 Course Assessment: 

The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams), a written assignment and a spoken performance.   

  • The Reading and Writing question paper is worth 50 marks (37.5%).   
  • The Listening question paper is worth 20 marks (25%).  
  • The Writing assignment is worth 20 marks (12.5%). For this, you will have to write 120-200 words in Spanish.  
  • The Talking performance is worth 30 marks (25%). You will learn a presentation (1-2 minutes) and have a conversation (4-6 minutes) in Spanish.   

 

Higher Course Assessment: 

The course will be assessed through two question papers (exams), a written assignment and a spoken performance.   

  • The Reading, Translation and Writing question paper is worth 50 marks (37.5%). 
  • The Listening question paper is worth 20 marks (25%).  
  • The Writing assignment is worth 20 marks (12.5%). For this, you will have to write 200-250 words in Spanish.  
  • The Talking performance is worth 30 marks (25%). You will have a 10-minute conversation with your class teacher. 

 

Learner Pathways: Curriculum SIG members will liaise with Link PTs week commencing 11 November 2024 to consult on Progression Pathway documents.  

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