1. Listening

• Understanding Simple Conversations: Students will develop the ability to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

• Everyday Communication: Exposure to short, clear, and slow-spoken conversations in familiar contexts, such as travel, restaurants, and social interactions.

• Listening Comprehension Exercises: Practise listening to short narratives and dialogues, identifying key points, details, and specific information about familiar topics.

2. Speaking

• Expressing Personal Information: Ability to communicate simple and routine tasks requiring a direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities, such as describing oneself, discussing daily routines, and talking about past experiences.

• Engaging in Basic Conversations: Participation in simple, direct exchanges on routine matters, including asking for and giving directions, ordering food, and making requests.

• Pronunciation and Fluency: Continued focus on improving pronunciation, intonation, and fluency in speech, with emphasis on the use of simple phrases and sentences in spontaneous conversation.

3. Reading

• Understanding Short Texts: Students will read and comprehend short, simple texts that provide essential information related to everyday activities, such as advertisements, brochures, and personal letters.

• Reading for Specific Information: Ability to identify specific details in texts, such as times, dates, prices, or directions, and understanding the main points in short, factual texts.

• Reading Comprehension Activities: Practise reading simple stories, dialogues, and articles related to familiar topics, with exercises focused on extracting key information.

4. Writing

• Writing Simple Texts: Students will practise writing short texts related to everyday topics, such as personal letters, emails, or notes. This includes describing experiences, making plans, or giving basic instructions.

• Describing Familiar Topics: Ability to write short, simple descriptions of events, past activities, and personal experiences, using basic sentence structures and vocabulary.

• Improving Writing Skills: Exercises focused on expanding sentence length, connecting ideas with simple conjunctions, and using basic grammar correctly in writing.

5. Grammar and Vocabulary

• Verbs: Mastery of the present tense, introduction to the past tense (preterite and imperfect), and basic use of the future tense. Understanding and using reflexive verbs and the contrast between "ser" and "estar."

• Nouns and Articles: Continued practice with singular and plural nouns, definite and indefinite articles, and gender agreement.

• Pronouns: Use of direct and indirect object pronouns, reflexive pronouns, and possessive pronouns in sentences.

• Adjectives and Adverbs: Expansion of adjectives, including comparative and superlative forms, and introduction to common adverbs of frequency, manner, and time.

• Prepositions and Conjunctions: Use of prepositions of place, time, and direction, and basic conjunctions to connect ideas (e.g., y, pero, porque).

• Expanded Vocabulary: Building a broader vocabulary related to topics like health, travel, education, hobbies, and common daily activities.

6. Cultural Awareness

• Exploring Spanish-Speaking Cultures: Deeper exploration of cultural practices, traditions, and social norms in various Spanish-speaking countries.

• Cultural Comparisons: Engaging in discussions about differences and similarities between the students' own culture and those of Spanish-speaking regions, focusing on traditions, holidays, and daily life.

• Cultural Activities: Participation in cultural activities such as watching short films, learning traditional dances, or cooking typical Spanish dishes, with a focus on understanding cultural context.

7. Functional Language Skills

• Making Plans and Arrangements: Learning how to make and respond to invitations, discuss schedules, and plan future activities.

• Giving Directions and Instructions: Ability to ask for and give directions in familiar settings, including the use of polite requests and commands.

• Shopping and Transactions: Engaging in conversations related to shopping, including asking about prices, sizes, and preferences, as well as handling basic transactions.

8. Assessment

• Listening and Speaking Tests: Oral assessments that include engaging in simple conversations, responding to questions, and understanding spoken information.

• Reading and Writing Tests: Written assessments focused on reading comprehension of short texts and writing simple descriptions, notes, and messages.

• Ongoing Progress Evaluation: Regular quizzes and exercises to monitor students’ progress in vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills, with feedback for improvement.

This detailed curriculum overview for Spanish Level A2 is designed to solidify students’ foundational language skills while introducing them to more complex grammatical structures and broader vocabulary. By the end of this level, students will be able to communicate more confidently and effectively in everyday situations.