The teaching of Spanish will be based on developing the following four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of learning.

However, according to students’ reasons for learning Spanish, more emphasis will be put on one particular skill. In Havering there is a large number of students who regularly visit Spain, who might be interested in developing their speaking abilities.

Speaking and listening to Spanish

Speaking skills will be mostly developed for students who require the communicative approach. Learning the language to be able to communicate with native Spaniards.

Reading & writing Spanish

Writing skills will be mostly developed if students need to write for business in Spanish.

If the purpose is passing exams, all four skills need to be equally considered.