Curriculum information
At Hermitage Academy, students will study either French or Spanish. They study a curriculum that is rich in both language and culture which contributes to the development of their cultural capital. Through the study of languages, students can see the world from a different viewpoint and embrace the cultures and customs of French and Spanish-speaking nations. In addition, students can gain a greater understanding into their own language by comparing patterns across different languages.
At Key Stages 3 and 4, they will acquire four key skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking and will study a range of grammar points including the past, present and future tenses. At Key Stage 5 students build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. The curriculum focuses on French/Spanish speaking society and how it has been formed both socially and culturally. Students also have the opportunity to link this knowledge to the study of a film and a literary text.
Our French curriculum
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Year
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Autumn
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Spring
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Summer
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7
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Tout sur moi
Description of self
Ma famille
Family and pets
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Mon collège
School subjects, uniform and facilities
J’habite ici
Town and local area
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A table
Food and drink
Projets d’été
Summer holiday plans
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8
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Mes passe-temps
Free time and hobbies
Je suis sportif
Sports and leisure activities
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L’année dernière
Countries and holiday destinations
Les médias
Music, TV, film and books
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La technologie
Devices, habits and dangers
La santé
Healthy eating and choices
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9
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Les ados
Relationships, pocket money and chores
A l’étranger
Planning a holiday
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Mon avenir
Jobs, careers and future ambitions
Quand j’étais plus jeune
Describing what you used to be like
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Chez moi
House and bedrooms
Célébrez
Traditions and festivals
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10
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Les vacances et le tourisme
Travel and tourism
L’éducation
My studies and life at school
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Après mes examens
Education post-16
Jobs, career choices and ambitions
La famille et les amis
Me, my family and friends
La vie saine
Healthy lifestyle
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Je suis accro
Technology in everyday life
Mes projets d’avenir
Marriage and relationships
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11
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Les problèmes mondiaux
Environment, poverty and charitable organisations
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Les problèmes mondiaux
Environment, poverty and charitable organisations
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GCSE Exams
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12
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La famille en voie de changement
The changing nature of families
La cyber-société
Technology and its impact on society
Le rôle du bénévolat
The role of volunteering
Le patrimoine
Regional and national heritage
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Le septième art
French cinema
Literary text study
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La musique francophone
Francophone music
Film study
Independent Research Project
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13
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Les aspects positives d’une société diverse
Positive aspects of a diverse society
Les marginalisés
Socially marginalised groups
Comment traite les criminels ?
The treatment of criminals
Literary text study
Independent Research Project
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Les ados,le droit de vote et l’engagement politique
Young people, the right to vote and political engagement
La politique et l’immigration
Politics and immigration
Manifestations et grèves
The role of unions, strikes and protests
Film study
Independent Research Project
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A-level exams
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Our Spanish curriculum
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Year
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Autumn
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Spring
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Summer
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7
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Yo
Introducing yourself and giving personal details
Mi familia y mis amigos
Family and Friends
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Mi insti
Describing school, uniform and subjects
Vivo Aquí
Town and local area
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Mi Tiempo Libre
Free-time activities
Me encanta el verano
Holiday preferences and plans
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8
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Las vacaciones del año pasado
Holidays in the past
Las vacaciones este verano
Holidays in the future
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A comer
Food and meal times
El deporte/La salud
Sport and health
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Los Medios y La Tecnología
Music, film, TV, reading and technology
De Compras
Clothes and shopping
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9
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Los jóvenes
Relationships, pocket money and chores
En el extranjero
Holidays past, present and future
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Mi futuro
Jobs, careers and future ambitions
Cuando era pequeño/a
Describing what you used to be like
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Bienvenido a mi casa
House and bedrooms
Festivales
Traditions and festivals
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10
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Las vacaciones y el turismo
Travel and tourism
La educación
My studies and life at school
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Education post-16
Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Una vida sana
Heathy and unhealthy living
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La tecnología
Technology in everyday life
Planes para el futuro
Marriage and relationships
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11
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Los problemas mundiales
Environment, poverty and charitable organisations
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Los problemas mundiales
Environment, poverty and charitable organisations
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GCSE exams
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12
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Los valores tradicionales y modernos
The changing nature of families
El ciberespacio
Technology and its impact on society
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La influencia de los ídolos
Modern day idols
La igualdad de derechos
Equal rights between sexes Film study
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La identidad regional en España
Regional identity in Spain
El patrimonio cultural
Cultural heritage
Literary text study
Independent Research Project
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13
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La inmigración
Immigration
El racismo
Racism
La convivencia
Integration of different cultures and religions
Film study
Independent Research Project
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Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana
Young people and politics
Monarquías y dictaduras
Monarchs and dictators
Movimientos populares
The role of unions, strikes and protests
Literary text study
Independent Research Project
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A-level exams
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