Spanish 3: Independent Expression
Structured Communication · Writing Fluency · Cultural Insight
High School Level · CEFR B1–B2 · 1.0 Credit
Spanish 3: Independent Expression builds structured writing and communication fluency while promoting independent thinking in Spanish.
Students strengthen grammar and vocabulary through guided essays, thematic discussions, and formal presentations with cultural depth.
The course explores global perspectives in the Spanish-speaking world, enhancing critical understanding and expressive capabilities.
Spanish 3: Independent Expression supports multilingual development and prepares students for upper-intermediate academic and social use of Spanish.
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English / Multilingual
Spanish III strengthens intermediate-level proficiency by emphasizing independent language use in academic and cultural settings. Students deepen their ability to understand and produce authentic spoken and written Spanish, explore literary texts and contemporary issues, and interact fluently in extended dialogues and discussions. This course prepares learners to reach CEFR B1–B2 levels, enabling them to communicate with greater precision and depth.
Core Academic Content
Advanced verb tenses: preterite, imperfect, future, conditional
Subjunctive mood in practical contexts
Formal and informal registers of speech and writing
Interpretation of short stories, poems, and editorials
Research and discussion of current events
Instructional Framework
Focus on fluency and accuracy in communication
Content-rich instruction featuring literature and media
CEFR B1–B2 language proficiency benchmarks
Integrated projects tied to global Spanish-speaking communities
Support for academic writing and public speaking in Spanish
Key Academic Competencies
Analyzing and interpreting literary and journalistic texts
Engaging in spontaneous and rehearsed oral interactions
Composing persuasive, reflective, and narrative writing
Using academic vocabulary for argument and analysis
Investigating cultural and societal topics in the Spanish-speaking world
Reading and Resource List
"Paso a paso 3" or "Imagina" textbook series
Literary excerpts from authors such as Isabel Allende and Gabriel García Márquez
Documentaries, interviews, and Spanish-language news media
Academic writing templates and rubrics in Spanish
Assessment Structure
Timed writing assignments and free-response prompts
Oral presentations and thematic discussions
Interpretive reading with analytical responses
Listening and viewing comprehension tests
Portfolio assessment aligned to CEFR B1–B2 expectations