Spanish

Spanish at St. Gregory School is not only a means of communication but also a gateway to rich cultures, histories, and traditions. It plays a major role in global literature, music, film, and art, making it one of the most influential languages in the modern world.

Kindergarten - Grade 2 Focus/Goals:

• Begin exposure to Spanish: simple greetings, basic vocabulary, songs, chants, very familiar routines.
• Oral comprehension and speaking mostly, some emergent reading/listening.
• Introduce Spanish-speaking cultures in simple form (e.g., holidays, songs, classroom practices).
• Use the language in very predictable, familiar settings (classroom, greetings, numbers, colors).

Grades 3-5 Focus/Goals:

• Expand vocabulary and basic grammar structures: present tense verbs, simple sentence formation.
• Increase listening and speaking tasks; begin reading and writing very simple phrases/sentences.
• Deeper cultural explorations: products, practices, perspectives of Spanish-speaking communities.
• Encourage connections to other disciplines (geography, social studies, science) via Spanish.

Grades 6-8 Focus/Goals:

• Transition toward more independent use of Spanish: more complex sentence structures, more verbs/tenses.
• Expand reading and writing: longer paragraphs, dialogues, short cultural investigations.
• Deepen cultural awareness, comparisons, connections to global contexts.
• Develop ability to use Spanish beyond the classroom: role plays, projects, digital communication.