Curriculum Relevance

GCSE
SG, HS

This series covers many of the areas of the curriculum for students preparing for exams or who want to improve their listening skills and knowledge of contemporary Spain.

The five episodes of Aventuras Vascas cover many of the topics prescribed in the latest exam syllabuses. In addition the programmes address a number of the Programmes of Study described in the latest National Curriculum document. Some of these apply throughout the series. For example, during their stay Richard and Sophie constantly try to:

• express themselves using a range of vocabulary and structures (PoS 1c)
• correct and improve their pronunciation (PoS 2b)
• develop their independence in language learning (PoS 3d)
• use the target language effectively for the purpose of practical communication in progressively more demanding contexts (PoS 5b)
• consider the exeperiences and perspectives of people of another culture (PoS 4c and d)

The notes for each episode include a grid which breaks down the action and gives PoS references.