Foreign Language

This introductory Korean course familiarizes students with Hangul (the phonetic system), basic grammar, foundational vocabulary, discourse, reading, and culture. Also, this beginning course helps students build basic language skills—speaking, hearing, reading, and writing—plus broaden their understanding of Korean culture and communicate simple ideas in Korean.

Cambridge IGCSE Spanish 1 develops a set of transferable skills for understanding and communicating in everyday situations in Spanish. Learners begin to develop cultural awareness of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. They acquire the essential linguistic skills required for progression to further studies or employment. The syllabus gives students opportunities to develop and apply a wide range of foreign language skills. Candidates will be expected to read and understand a variety of written and spoken texts on familiar topics. Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, opinions and attitudes. They will also have opportunities to write in Spanish on familiar, everyday topics, and to speak the language by taking part in everyday conversations. Students must be highly self motivated to learn the language and culture and willing to sit for the exam.