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Key Stage 3 · Year 7 Spanish
Online KS3 Year 7 Spanish Course
Start learning Spanish through a structured Year 7 course built around useful everyday language, from introductions, family and free time to school, home, town and ordering food.
Students develop vocabulary and grammar alongside speaking, listening, reading and writing, building the confidence to understand and communicate in Spanish.
Immediate access to the online course
26 lessons across four Spanish modules
Optional tutor marking, email support and printed materials
Start your Year 7 Spanish course
£14.99 / month
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Course overview
Year 7 Spanish course at a glance
Build a strong foundation in Spanish through practical language that students can use from the beginning. Year 7 introduces everyday vocabulary and essential grammar while developing confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Course level
Key Stage 3 · Year 7
The first year of Oxford Home Schooling’s three-year Key Stage 3 Spanish programme.
Course structure
4 modules · 26 lessons
Develop practical Spanish through structured language lessons followed by a dedicated revision module.
Communication
Speaking and listening
Practise understanding spoken Spanish and develop confidence communicating about familiar everyday topics.
Language skills
Reading and writing
Learn to understand written Spanish and produce increasingly accurate words, phrases and short responses.
Assessment
8 tutor-marked assignments
Regular assignments provide opportunities to review written work and demonstrate spoken Spanish.
Independent learning
Activities and self-assessment
Short exercises and end-of-lesson checks help students practise new language and monitor their understanding.
Required texts
No required textbook
The course contains the core learning materials needed, although a Spanish-English dictionary may become useful.
Progression
Build towards GCSE Spanish
Establish vocabulary, grammar and communication skills that can be developed through Years 8 and 9.
Start communicating in Spanish from the beginning
Year 7 introduces language through familiar situations such as meeting people, talking about family and interests, describing school and home and communicating when out in town.
How it works
How your Year 7 Spanish course works
Work through structured language lessons that introduce new vocabulary and grammar in practical contexts, then reinforce your learning through activities, listening and speaking practice, self-assessment and regular assignments.
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Enrol and start online
Enrol at any time and receive immediate access to your online course. Your included academic induction session helps you understand the course and plan your studies.
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Learn useful everyday Spanish
Build vocabulary and grammar through topics such as introductions, family, interests, school, home and town.
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Practise all four language skills
Develop speaking, listening, reading and writing through lesson activities, online resources and opportunities to use new language actively.
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Check and develop your progress
Use self-assessment, revision lessons and tutor-marked assignments to consolidate vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and communication skills.
Need some extra help?
Add personal support when you need it
Study independently or add tutor marking, email support, one-to-one tuition or printed materials whenever they would be useful.
What you’ll study
Explore the Year 7 Spanish course content
The Year 7 course contains 26 structured lessons across four modules. Students begin with personal language and everyday communication before moving into school, family, home and town, followed by a dedicated programme of revision.
Module 1 Identity and Culture Learn to introduce yourself, talk about family, personality, pets, interests, weather and sport. 9 lessons
- ¿Cómo te llamas? – Meeting, greeting and saying goodbye; numbers up to 31
- ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños? – Saying when your birthday is and using numbers 1–31
- ¿Tienes hermanos? – Talking about age and brothers and sisters; numbers 32–60
- ¿Qué tipo de persona eres? – Talking about personality
- Mis mascotas – Talking about pets
- ¿Qué te gusta hacer? – Free-time activities and giving opinions
- En mi tiempo libre – More free-time activities and regular -AR verbs
- El tiempo – Talking about weather and seasons
- Los deportes – Sports, days of the week and the verbs hacer and jugar
Module 2 Current and future study and employment Talk about school, subjects, family, appearance and where you live while extending grammar and vocabulary. 8 lessons
- Las asignaturas – School subjects and favourite subjects
- Me gustan los idiomas – Likes and dislikes and the verb gustar
- Mi instituto – School facilities and unos/unas and los/las
- En el instituto – School routine and break time
- Mi familia – Talking about family and possessive adjectives
- Tengo los ojos marrones – Describing hair and eye colour
- ¿Cómo eres? – Describing what people look like
- Mi casa – Describing where you live
Module 3 Local, national, international and global places of interest Describe your town, tell the time, order food and talk about plans using the near future tense. 4 lessons
- Mi ciudad – Describing what is in your town
- Qué hago en mi ciudad – Talking about activities in town and telling the time
- La merienda – Talking about snack time and ordering snacks in a café
- El fin de semana – Weekend plans using the near future tense
Module 4 Revision Review and consolidate the vocabulary, grammar and communication skills developed across the year. 5 lessons
- Revision of Lessons 1–5
- Revision of Lessons 6–9
- Revision of Lessons 10–13
- Revision of Lessons 14–17
- Revision of Lessons 18–21
Build useful language, then bring it together
Vocabulary and grammar are introduced through practical everyday topics, with regular opportunities to reuse earlier language before five dedicated revision lessons consolidate the whole year.
Assessment and progress
How progress is assessed in Year 7 Spanish
Progress is developed and checked through lesson activities, self-assessment and eight tutor-marked assignments. Students demonstrate both written and spoken Spanish, while the final assessment draws together language learned throughout the year.
Regular assessment
7 TMAs
7
progress assignments
Written
language practice
Spoken
Spanish practice
TMAs A–G appear throughout the course and provide regular opportunities to demonstrate vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and communication skills.
End-of-year assessment
TMA H
Final
assignment
Whole year
review
After
5 revision lessons
The final assignment follows a dedicated revision module and gives students an opportunity to demonstrate language developed throughout Year 7.
Speaking
Practise spoken Spanish
The final part of each TMA includes a speaking exercise, giving students regular opportunities to use Spanish aloud.
Self-assessment
Check understanding regularly
Short activities and end-of-lesson self-assessment help students identify what they understand and what needs more practice.
Language development
Vocabulary and grammar
Students gradually build a larger vocabulary while learning grammatical structures needed to express themselves accurately.
Communication
Use Spanish with confidence
Progress is not simply about remembering words: students increasingly combine language to communicate their own ideas.
Building language skills
Develop strong foundations for later Spanish
Year 7 establishes core vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that students can continue to develop through Years 8 and 9 and towards GCSE.
Support & add-ons
Add extra Spanish support when you need it
Your course subscription provides the structured online materials needed for independent study. Additional tutor support, assignment marking and printed materials can be added whenever they would be useful.
Written and spoken feedback
Assignment marking
Submit course assignments for tutor feedback on vocabulary, grammar, written Spanish and communication, with speaking work included as part of the TMA process.
Assignment marking bundle£53.95
Independent practice
Activities and self-assessment
Short exercises and end-of-lesson checks provide frequent opportunities to practise vocabulary and grammar and review understanding.
Lesson activities Included with the course
Ongoing guidance
Email Tutor Support
Ask questions by email when vocabulary, grammar or a particular Spanish expression needs further explanation.
Email Tutor Support£10.00 / month
Live tuition
One-to-one tutorials
Arrange individual online tuition for extra help with speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar or another area of Spanish.
Tutorial time Purchased separately
Printed materials
Spanish course pack
Add printed course materials for students who prefer working from paper as well as using their online course.
Printed course materials£40.00
Practice at home
Use Spanish little and often
Regular speaking and listening practice can make a real difference. Family members can help simply by encouraging students to say and reuse the Spanish they have learned.
Flexible additional support
See all available Spanish support
Compare the support available before enrolling, or purchase course-specific add-ons later through your student account.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Year 7 Spanish course
Find answers about course content, speaking and listening, grammar, assessment, supporting materials and learning Spanish at home.
Can I start the Year 7 Spanish course at any time?
Yes. You can enrol and begin studying when it suits you, then work through the course at a pace that fits your home education timetable.
What will I learn in Year 7 Spanish?
Students learn to communicate about themselves, family, interests, weather, sport, school, home and town, as well as ordering food and discussing simple future plans.
Does the course include speaking Spanish?
Yes. Speaking is an important part of the course. The final part of each tutor-marked assignment includes a speaking exercise, normally completed during an arranged call.
How is progress assessed?
Students use activities and self-assessment throughout the lessons and there are eight tutor-marked assignments. The final assignment follows five dedicated revision lessons.
Do I need to buy a Spanish textbook?
No specific supporting textbook is required. The course contains the core learning material. A Spanish-to-English dictionary can become useful as your vocabulary grows.
Does the course teach Spanish grammar?
Yes. Grammar is introduced alongside useful language. Year 7 includes regular -AR verbs, gustar, possessive adjectives, articles, irregular verbs including hacer and jugar, and the near future tense.
Are online listening resources compulsory?
No. The course contains links to additional online speaking and listening resources, including opportunities to hear native speakers, but these are enrichment rather than essential course material.
Can parents help if they do not speak Spanish?
Yes. The course provides suggested answers for many activities, so parents can still encourage regular study, listen to practice and help students compare their work with the model answers.
Ready to begin?
Start your online Year 7 Spanish course
Build practical Spanish for everyday situations while developing vocabulary, grammar and confidence across speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Start studying at any time
- Immediate access to the online course
- Build confidence communicating in Spanish