IB MYP · Years 4 & 5 · Language Acquisition
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CRITERION A
Knowing and
CRITERION B
Inquiring and
CRITERION C
Processing and
CRITERION D
Reflecting on
4
Criteria
2
Levels
28+
Modules
180+
Questions
IB MYP Language Acquisition Assessment Framework
All Four Criteria — Fully Elaborated
MYP Language Acquisition criteria A–D assess listening, reading, speaking/writing responses, and language accuracy. Each is worth 8 marks.
Criterion A MAX 8 MARKS 🎧
Comprehending Spoken and Visual Text
Listen to and view a range of spoken and visual texts in Spanish. Identify explicit and implicit meaning, interpret conventions, and evaluate the impact of choices made by the speaker or creator.📋 Assessment Strands (i–iv)
Identify explicit and implicit meaning and purpose in spoken and visual texts
Interpret conventions and features of the text type
Engage with the text by identifying the main ideas, supporting details, and context
Evaluate the creator's choices and their impact on the audience
🇪🇸 Spanish Topics Covered
Listening Strategies
- Listening for gist and main ideas
- Listening for specific detail
- Predicting from context and visuals
- Understanding different accents and speeds
- Note-taking while listening
Audio Text Types
- Conversations and interviews
- News bulletins and announcements
- Podcasts, radio programmes, songs
- Documentaries and short films
- Formal speeches and presentations
Visual Text Analysis
- Reading visual cues and body language
- Interpreting adverts and infographics
- Analysing film scenes and media clips
- Tone, register, and speaker relationship
- Cultural context in Spanish media
Spanish Media
- Spanish-language news (RTVE, BBC Mundo)
- Latin American vs Castilian accents
- Authentic conversations with native speakers
- YouTube channels and podcasts in Spanish
- Spanish cinema — Almodóvar, del Toro
Criterion B MAX 8 MARKS 📖
Comprehending Written and Visual Text
Read and interpret a wide range of written and visual texts in Spanish, from literary extracts to non-fiction articles. Identify meaning, analyse language, and evaluate the impact of structural and stylistic choices.📋 Assessment Strands (i–iv)
Identify explicit and implicit meaning in a range of written and visual texts
Interpret conventions and features appropriate to the text type
Engage with the text by identifying main ideas, supporting details, and the author's purpose
Evaluate the author's choices and their impact on meaning and the reader
🇪🇸 Spanish Topics Covered
Reading Strategies
- Skimming for gist and scanning for detail
- Using context clues for unknown vocabulary
- Identifying text type, purpose, and audience
- Inferring implicit meaning in Spanish texts
- Annotating and close-reading in Spanish
Literary Texts
- Short stories (cuentos) — García Márquez, Borges
- Poems — Neruda, Lorca, Mistral
- Extracts from Spanish novels
- Literary devices in Spanish: metáfora, símil, ironía
- Analysing narrative voice and perspective
Non-Fiction Texts
- Newspaper and magazine articles
- Blog posts, opinion columns, and editorials
- Formal letters, reports, and informational texts
- Adverts, leaflets, and public information
- Social media posts and online comments
Safety & Ethics
- Photographs and political cartoons
- Infographics and data charts in Spanish
- Film posters and cultural artefacts
- Maps and geographical images
- Interpreting layout, colour, and design
Criterion D MAX 8 MARKS 🌍
Communicating in Response to Text
Respond to spoken, written, and visual texts in Spanish both orally and in writing. Express and justify opinions, organise ideas coherently, adapt register and style, and produce a range of text types for specific audiences.📋 Assessment Strands (i–iv)
Respond appropriately to spoken, written, and visual texts in Spanish
Organise ideas and opinions in a structured and logical way
Use appropriate register, style, and language conventions for the text type and audience
Produce written and oral texts that demonstrate a personal voice and cultural awareness
🇪🇸 Spanish Topics Covered
Oral Response
- Expressing and justifying opinions in Spanish
- Role-play and simulated conversations
- Formal oral presentations (presentaciones)
- Discussing current events and cultural topics
- Responding to stimulus materials in Spanish
Written Text Types
- Formal and informal letter (carta formal/informal)
- Article and blog post (artículo, entrada de blog)
- Report and review (informe, reseña)
- Diary entry and narrative (diario, narración)
- Email, speech, and debate script
Register & Style
- Formal vs informal register in Spanish (tú/usted)
- Polite request and complaint conventions
- Persuasive and argumentative writing
- Descriptive and narrative techniques in Spanish
- Adapting tone for different audiences
Opinion & Argument
- Expressing agreement and disagreement
- ElectromaGiving reasons and evidence in Spanishgnetic radiation safety
- Acknowledging opposing views (sin embargo, aunque)
- Developing a structured argument
- Using discourse markers and connectives
Criterion c MAX 8 MARKS 📊
Using Language in Spoken and Written Form
Use Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation accurately and fluently across a range of spoken and written tasks. Demonstrate control of tenses, agreement, sentence structure, and a varied and appropriate vocabulary.📋 Assessment Strands (i–iv)
Write and speak in a clear and comprehensible way using accurate Spanish
Use a varied and appropriate vocabulary range for the task and context
Apply grammar and syntax accurately — including tenses, agreement, and sentence structure
Communicate precisely and fluently, demonstrating increasing independence in Spanish
🇪🇸 Spanish Topics Covered
Spanish Grammar
- Ser vs estar — uses and common errors
- All tenses: presente, pretérito, imperfecto, futuro, condicional
- Subjunctive mood — present and imperfect (Phase 5-6)
- Por vs para — key distinctions
- Reflexive verbs and reciprocal actions
Vocabulary
- Thematic vocabulary: school, family, environment, health
- False friends (embarazada, actual, librería)
- Idioms and idiomatic expressions
- Collocations and phrasal vocabulary
- Latin American vs Castilian differences
Pronunciation
- The Spanish alphabet and phoneme system
- Stress rules and written accent marks
- Rolling the r and rr sounds
- Regional accent variation across Spanish-speaking world
- Intonation patterns in questions and statements
Common Errors
- Gender agreement of nouns and adjectives
- Verb conjugation errors — irregular verbs
- Missing or wrong use of accents
- Confusing preterite and imperfect tense
- Word order with object and reflexive pronouns
Phase 3–4 & Phase 5–6
Choose the phase that matches your current level of Spanish proficiency
PHASE 3–4
Intermediate
Spanish
Developing core communicative competence. Covers everyday topics — family, school, food, and travel — using present, past, and future tenses with growing accuracy and confidence.PHASE 5–6
Advanced
Spanish
Near-native fluency and sophistication. Engages with Spanish literature, film, and current affairs. Masters the subjunctive, conditional, passive voice, and advanced argumentation.OUR REVIEWS
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Topic Modules
What You Will Learn
UNIT 01
Identity & Family
- Describing yourself and family members
- Physical appearance and personality adjectives
- Relationships and family structures
- Nationalities and cultural identity
- Hobbies, interests, and free time
UNIT 02
School & Daily Routine
- School subjects and opinions
- Daily routine with reflexive verbs
- Time expressions and sequencing
- Comparing schools across Spanish-speaking countries
- Timetables, rules, and school life
UNIT 03
Food, Health & Lifestyle
- Spanish and Latin American cuisine
- Ordering food — role-play in a restaurant
- Healthy and unhealthy lifestyle choices
- Sports and keeping fit
- Body parts and common ailments
UNIT 04
Holidays & Travel
- Countries, transport, and accommodation
- Past holidays — preterite and imperfect
- Describing places and tourist attractions
- Weather and seasons
- Booking and planning a trip in Spanish
UNIT 01
Spanish Society & Current Affairs
- Immigration and multicultural Spain
- Environmental issues — climate change, plastic
- Unemployment, education, and youth in Spain
- Politics and current events in Latin America
- Social media and its cultural impact
UNIT 02
Literature & Film
- Magic realism — Gabriel García Márquez
- Poetry of Pablo Neruda and Federico García Lorca
- Spanish cinema — themes, style, cultural context
- Literary essay structure in Spanish
- Comparing texts across Spanish-speaking cultures
UNIT 03
Formal Debate & Argumentation
- Structuring a formal argument in Spanish
- Subjunctive in opinion phrases (es importante que...)
- Counter-argument and concession language
- Delivering a persuasive speech (discurso)
- Debating controversial topics — bilingualism, migration
UNIT 04
Grammar Mastery
- Present subjunctive — all uses and triggers
- Imperfect subjunctive and conditional (si clauses)
- Passive voice — ser + past participle
- Advanced ser vs estar distinctions
- Register, style, and sophistication in written Spanish
What’s Included
Everything You Need to Excel
Vocabulary Lists
Thematic word lists with gender, translation, and example sentences for all Phase 3–6 topics
Grammar Drills
Targeted exercises for every grammar point — tenses, subjunctive, pronouns, and agreement
Listening Packs
Curated audio and video resources with comprehension tasks and transcripts for Criterion A
Model Written Tasks
Annotated Band 7–8 written responses across all text types, with detailed teacher commentary
Oral Exam Prep
Role-play scripts, opinion question banks, and structured individual oral practice sessions
Cultural Notes
One-page cultural guides on Spain and Latin America — festivals, history, food, and society
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