IB MYP Grade 1 Spanish Language Acquisition
Spanish Language Acquisition for IB MYP Grade 1 (ages 11–12) covers building Spanish as an additional language through listening, reading, speaking and writing. At this foundational stage, learners learn to understand spoken and written Spanish, speak with growing fluency and write short texts using correct grammar.
What learners will do
- Understand spoken and written Spanish
- Speak with growing fluency
- Write short texts using correct grammar
How Spanish Language Acquisition is assessed
MYP Language Acquisition is assessed against four criteria: A (listening), B (reading), C (speaking) and D (writing).
Draft first, then improve. Reading your writing aloud is the quickest way to spot sentences that need fixing.
Who is this Spanish Language Acquisition page for?
It is for IB MYP Grade 1 learners, typically aged 11–12, and for the parents and teachers who support them.
Where do I start?
Browse the resources on this page and start with any marked Free.