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Modern Foreign Languages.

The exciting things I will learn in Spanish at St Joseph’s are:

Intent

At our small Catholic school, the intent of our Primary Spanish curriculum is to foster a love of languages and cultural diversity, aligning with our Gospel values of respect, curiosity, and global citizenship. We aim to equip our pupils with the foundational language skills needed to communicate in Spanish, while also developing an appreciation for the rich cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

We believe that language learning is a vital part of preparing children to become confident, respectful members of a global society. Through our use of the Languagenut program, we intend to make language learning accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for all children, regardless of ability or background.

Our specific goals are to:

• Develop listening, speaking, reading, and basic writing skills in Spanish.

• Encourage accurate pronunciation and intonation.

• Cultivate curiosity about other cultures and traditions.

• Support pupils to make cross-curricular connections, especially in RE, geography, and PSHE.

• Ensure continuity and progression across KS2 to prepare pupils for secondary language learning.

The exciting things that take place in Spanish are:

Exciting weekly lessons.

Languagenut - our online Spanish classes.

Languages Day.

Why do I need to know this? 

Implementation

Spanish is taught weekly in Key Stage 2 by class teachers, supported by the structured Languagenut scheme, which offers a consistent and progressive approach to language learning. Lessons are planned using Languagenut’s engaging, interactive content, ensuring coverage of core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Key features of our implementation:

• Spiral curriculum: Languagenut’s progression builds vocabulary and grammar incrementally, with regular revisiting of key content to reinforce learning.

• Interactive technology: Children use tablets and computers to access games, songs, and pronunciation tools in Languagenut, making learning fun and accessible.

• Home learning support: Pupils have access to Languagenut at home, which enables independent practice and encourages family involvement in learning.

• Catholic ethos links: Opportunities are taken to explore Spanish-speaking saints, festivals, and religious traditions, linking to our Catholic faith and multi-cultural understanding.

• Assessment and feedback: Teachers use in-program quizzes, oral questioning, and informal observations to assess progress. Languagenut provides automated tracking tools to monitor pupil engagement and attainment.

Impact

Our Spanish curriculum ensures that by the end of Year 6, pupils are able to:

• Understand and respond to spoken and written Spanish in familiar contexts.

• Speak in short sentences using familiar vocabulary and simple grammatical structures.

• Write simple phrases and sentences with growing accuracy.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and confidence when using a new language.

• Show increased cultural awareness and respect for others.

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The impact of Spanish learning is visible in the positive pupil attitudes, engagement with Languagenut both in class and at home, and the quality of spoken and written work produced. Pupils leave KS2 equipped with the foundations for further language study in secondary school.

As a result, our children are developing into open-minded, respectful global citizens—prepared to appreciate and participate in a diverse and interconnected world.

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