TIE HoySpanish for everyday life alongside an English-medium school
Start with everyday needs outside school. Separate English-medium lessons from daily communication.
Where should I begin with everyday Spanish?
Start with one real need: finding a place or asking a time, for example.
Cervantes’ beginner goals include simple everyday requests; English-medium lessons do not cover every daily interaction.
What can I practise for that situation?
Prepare a question such as “¿Dónde está…?” and a way to ask for repetition: “¿Puedes repetir?”.
Cervantes’ language functions provide beginner communication models.
What to do
Choose one safe situation and rehearse what you need to ask.
Bring
- The actual place, time or information you need
- A question and a clarification phrase
Steps
- Choose an actual place or time you need to ask about.
- Prepare one question and a phrase to ask for repetition.
- Rehearse with a trusted adult or willing partner.
- Use it in an appropriate supported situation; note any reply you did not understand.
Basis
Cervantes describes beginner everyday requests and clarification functions used to prepare this practice.
More questions
Should I approach strangers alone to practise?
No. Practise in a suitable situation with the support you normally need.
More to read
international school language support→multilingual study plan→extracurricular activities→https://cvc.cervantes.es/Ensenanza/biblioteca_ele/plan_curricular/niveles/01_objetivos_relacion_a1-a2.htm + https://cvc.cervantes.es/ensenanza/biblioteca_ele/plan_curricular/niveles/05_funciones_inventario_a1-a2.htm