Spanish in Grade 9 introduces students to one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, opening doors to new cultures, communities, and opportunities. This subject emphasizes communication skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while also exploring the cultural traditions, history, and geography of Spanish-speaking countries. Instead of memorizing vocabulary lists alone, learners practice conversation, storytelling, and real-life scenarios to build fluency. They also study how grammar structures meaning and how language reflects identity and culture. By engaging with Spanish literature, music, and media, students develop appreciation for diversity and global citizenship.
By the end of the course, they see learning Spanish not just as an academic task, but as a valuable skill that connects them with millions of people across the globe.
🟢 Starter
- Explore how greetings differ in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Research how numbers are used in daily conversations.
- Investigate how colors are described in Spanish.
- Reflect on how basic phrases build confidence.
- Explore how days of the week are used in schedules.
- Research how food vocabulary reflects culture.
- Investigate how family words show respect.
- Explore how weather expressions differ from English.
- Research how animals are named in Spanish.
- Reflect on how songs help with pronunciation.
- Explore how classroom commands are used in Spanish.
- Research how festivals influence vocabulary.
- Investigate how travel words prepare for trips.
- Explore how emotions are expressed in Spanish.
- Research how sports vocabulary reflects traditions.
- Investigate how Spanish idioms add humor.
- Explore how greetings change with formality.
- Research how places are named in Spanish towns.
- Reflect on how repetition improves memory.
- Explore how Spanish names reflect culture.
🟡 Practice
- Analyze how verbs change in present tense.
- Research how adjectives agree with nouns in Spanish.
- Explore how question words guide conversations.
- Investigate how irregular verbs are used daily.
- Research how Spanish uses gender in nouns.
- Explore how prepositions show location.
- Investigate how reading short stories builds vocabulary.
- Research how cultural proverbs teach values.
- Explore how commands are used in polite requests.
- Investigate how Spanish differs across regions.
- Research how music strengthens listening skills.
- Explore how writing diaries in Spanish builds fluency.
- Investigate how storytelling improves speaking.
- Research how films improve comprehension.
- Explore how dialogues support practice.
- Investigate how festivals teach cultural traditions.
- Research how cognates connect English and Spanish.
- Explore how social media helps language practice.
- Investigate how Spanish is used in global business.
- Analyze how bilingualism shapes identity.
🔴 Challenge
- Debate whether learning Spanish should be required in schools.
- Research how Spanish spread through history and colonization.
- Analyze how literature expresses identity in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Investigate how dialects differ across Latin America and Spain.
- Research how bilingualism affects the brain.
- Debate whether translation captures full meaning.
- Analyze how Spanish media influences global culture.
- Research how indigenous languages mix with Spanish.
- Investigate how migration spreads Spanish worldwide.
- Research how Spanish influences English vocabulary.
- Analyze how political speeches use Spanish to connect with audiences.
- Debate whether language learning strengthens empathy.
- Research how technology supports Spanish language learning.
- Investigate how poetry reflects cultural heritage.
- Research how Spanish is used in diplomacy.
- Analyze how language influences cultural pride.
- Debate whether English or Spanish will dominate global communication.
- Research how Spanish shapes music genres.
- Investigate how social issues appear in Spanish literature.
- Propose a cultural exchange project with Spanish-speaking peers.
🟢 Starter – Basic & Personal Questions
- ¿Cómo te llamas? – What’s your name?
- ¿De dónde eres? – Where are you from?
- ¿Cómo estás? – How are you?
- ¿Cuántos años tienes? – How old are you?
- ¿Tienes hermanos o hermanas? – Do you have any brothers or sisters?
- ¿Tienes mascotas? – Do you have pets?
- ¿Dónde vives? – Where do you live?
- ¿Cuál es tu color favorito? – What’s your favorite color?
- ¿Qué idioma hablas? – What language do you speak?
- ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita? – What’s your favorite food?
🟡 Practice – School & Interests
- ¿Qué estudias? – What do you study?
- ¿Cuál es tu materia favorita? – What is your favorite subject?
- ¿Te gusta la música? – Do you like music?
- ¿Qué música escuchas? – What music do you listen to?
- ¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? – What do you do in your free time?
- ¿Practicas deportes? – Do you play sports?
- ¿Lees libros o revistas? – Do you read books or magazines?
- ¿Miras series o películas? – Do you watch series or movies?
- ¿Te gusta dibujar o pintar? – Do you like to draw or paint?
- ¿Qué lugar te gustaría visitar? – What place would you like to visit?
🔴 Challenge – About the Conversation / Environment
- ¿Cómo se llama la maestra/el maestro? – What is the teacher’s name (female/male)?
- ¿Dónde está el baño? – Where is the bathroom?
- ¿Tienes hambre? – Are you hungry?
- ¿Qué hora es? – What time is it?
- ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? – Can you repeat, please?
- ¿Puedes hablar más despacio? – Can you speak more slowly?
- ¿Cómo se dice ___ en español? – How do you say ___ in Spanish?
- ¿Puedes ayudarme? – Can you help me?
- ¿Qué significa esta palabra? – What does this word mean?
- ¿Puedes escribirlo, por favor? – Can you write it, please?
💡 Reflection Questions
- How can learning Spanish help you connect with other cultures, expand career opportunities, and develop a deeper understanding of the world?
- ¿Cómo puede el aprendizaje de preguntas básicas en español ayudarle a ganar confianza en las conversaciones cotidianas y a conectarse más fácilmente con hablantes nativos?