Junior Cycle Spanish A Fresh, Student-Friendly and Engaging Package for the New MFL Specification

• The only book in the market that has been updated to include the newly revised Learning Outcomes, including cultural mediation and understanding

• Student-friendly and clear, colourful design perfect for mixed-ability groups

• Each chapter follows the same structure, with four sections, (four Units of Learning) per chapter – chapter opening pages clearly indicate the vocabulary, grammar, cultural content and communicative tasks to be covered in the chapter

• This new edition now includes an innovative Target Task in each Unit of Learning. Students are introduced to the Target Task at the beginning of each section and then complete a series of exercises and activities while giving them the tools to confidently complete the task at the end of each section.

• The tasks are creative projects which students can carry out by themselves or in groups. These tasks can then be used as part of the Student Language Portfolio.

• Tasks include designing posters, making TikTok videos, creating brochures, designing flashcards, and many other imaginative and creative tasks.

• This action-oriented task-based approach to learning is in line with the new updated specification

• Provides for the new order of Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) – with more focus on developing a Student Language Portfolio from first year

• Learning Outcomes are displayed at the start of each unit of learning making planning easier for teachers

• New material includes activities oriented towards mediation, reception, production and interaction

• Authentic-style texts are integrated into every chapter