Spanish is the third most widely spoken language and is used by over 500 million people in Spain and both North and South America. By studying Spanish, ākonga gain insight into a rich history and a variety of cultures and societies that have spanned the globe. Many New Zealanders are choosing to learn Spanish for its importance as both a commercial and cultural language.
Over this course ākonga learn how to use Spanish vocabulary, structures and functions to communicate a wide range of language for varying situations. Ākonga further their basic Spanish skills and are able to talk about a wide range of events, express their opinions and make comparisons and contrasts. In turn, they gain the necessary ability to give instructions and make suggestions and expand their knowledge on how to use and distinguish between past, present and future tenses.
NCEA Level 1 Spanish or equivalent.
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