For IB Spanish B (SL & HL)
Receptive Skills (Reading and Listening)
- Understanding various text types (articles, blogs, interviews, literary extracts, advertisements, etc.).
- Identifying key ideas, tone, and purpose in written and spoken Spanish.
- Expanding vocabulary and improving comprehension skills.
Productive Skills (Writing and Speaking)
- Writing structured texts (essays, reports, letters, articles, diary entries, etc.).
- Expressing opinions, arguments, and ideas clearly and effectively.
- Oral fluency development through discussions, debates, and presentations.
Interactive Skills (Listening and Speaking)
- Engaging in conversations on a wide range of topics.
- Improving pronunciation, intonation, and spontaneous responses.
- Preparing for interactive oral assessments.
Themes Covered in IB Spanish B
- Identidades (Identities) – Lifestyles, health, personal beliefs, and subcultures.
- Experiencias (Experiences) – Travel, hobbies, customs, traditions, and daily life.
- Ingenio humano (Human Ingenuity) – Technology, entertainment, and digital communication.
- Organización social (Social Organisation) – Education, work, and social relationships.
- Compartir el planeta (Sharing the Planet) – Environment, globalisation, and human rights.
For IB Spanish ab initio (SL)Basic Communication Skills
- Essential vocabulary and sentence structures for daily interactions.
- Grammar foundations (verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and sentence structure).
- Writing and reading simple texts with clarity and accuracy.
Listening and Speaking
- Developing confidence in real-life conversations.
- Improving pronunciation and listening comprehension.
- Practising oral expression through structured activities.
Cultural Awareness
- Understanding Spanish-speaking customs, traditions, and cultural practices.
- Exploring contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking societies.
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