Milestones
| Milestone 1 | Milestone 2 | Milestone 3 | |
| Read fluently This concept involves recognising key vocabulary and phrases in Spanish. |
• Read out loud everyday words and phrases. • Use phonic knowledge to read words. • Read and understand short written phrases. • Read out loud familiar words and phrases. • Use books or glossaries to find out the meanings of new words. |
• Read and understand the main points in short written texts. • Read short texts independently. • Use a translation dictionary or glossary to look up new words. |
• Read and understand the main points and some of the detail in short written texts. • Use the context of a sentence or a translation dictionary to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words. • Read and understand the main points and opinions in written texts from various contexts, including present, past or future events. • Show confidence in reading aloud, and in using reference materials. |
| Write imaginatively This concept involves using key vocabulary and phrases to write ideas in Spanish. |
• Write or copy everyday words correctly. • Label items and choose appropriate words to complete short sentences. • Write one or two short sentences. • Write short phrases used in everyday conversations correctly. |
• Write a few short sentences using familiar expressions. • Express personal experiences and responses. • Write short phrases from memory with spelling that is readily understandable. |
• Write short texts on familiar topics. • Use knowledge of grammar to enhance or change the meaning of phrases. • Use dictionaries or glossaries to check words. • Refer to recent experiences or future plans, as well as to everyday activities. • Include imaginative and adventurous word choices. • Convey meaning (although there may be some mistakes, the meaning can be understood with little or no difficulty). • Use dictionaries or glossaries to check words. |
| Speak confidently This concept involves using key vocabulary and phrases to verbally communicate ideas in Spanish. |
• Understand a range of spoken phrases. • Understand standard language (sometimes asking for words or phrases to be repeated). • Answer simple questions and give basic information. • Give responses to questions about everyday events. • Pronounce words showing a knowledge of sound (or pitch in Mandarin) patterns. |
• Understand the main points from spoken passages. • Ask others to repeat words or phrases if necessary. • Ask and answer simple questions and talk about interests. • Take part in discussions and tasks. • Demonstrate a growing vocabulary. |
• Understand the main points and opinions in spoken passages. • Give a short prepared talk that includes opinions. • Take part in conversations to seek and give information. • Refer to recent experiences or future plans, everyday activities and interests. • Vary language and produce extended responses. • Be understood with little or no difficulty. |
| Understand the culture of the countries in which Spanish is spoken This concept involves the background knowledge and cultural capital needed to infer meaning from interaction |
• Identify countries and communities where the language is spoken. • Demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the customs and features of the countries or communities where the language is spoken. • Show awareness of the social conventions when speaking to someone. |
• Describe with some interesting details some aspects of countries or communities where the language is spoken. • Make comparisons between life in countries or communities where the language is spoken and this country. |
• Give detailed accounts of the customs, history and culture of the countries and communities where the language is spoken. • Describe, with interesting detail, some similarities and differences between countries and communities where the language is spoken and this country. |