Shell Guide to the Curriculum 2024 2025

YOU MUST CHOOSE AT LEAST ONE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

In the Shell year you will learn to talk all about yourself, your home, your friends, family, school, hobbies, food and holidays. You will quickly become familiar with a wide range of vocabulary and phrases, and master a good amount of the basic grammar.

You will be expected to keep on top of your weekly assignments and to consolidate your knowledge between lessons. The German Society runs regular cultural and social activities which all pupils learning German in the School are encouraged to attend.

Spanish Spanish has become one of the most popular languages to study in the UK. It is the second most-spoken language in the world, with over 485 million native speakers globally, and is the official language of 20 different countries. Studying the language gives you the opportunity to discover the different cultures and customs of the Spanish-speaking world and has many benefits in later life, especially if you are considering working internationally or in the Americas. For those who have already studied the language, the Spanish programme for Shells builds on your previous learning, while beginners who have no previous experience form most of the cohort

in Spanish. You will learn to express yourself on a range of useful topics, which provides the groundwork for GCSE should you decide to continue into the Fourth Form and beyond.

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GUIDE TO THE SHELL CURRICULUM 2024-2025