IB Spanish B

The IB Spanish B course includes external and internal assessments. Paper 1 is a writing task in which HL students write 450-600 words and SL students write 250-400 words, demonstrating clarity, coherence, and conceptual understanding. Paper 2 tests reading and listening comprehension with texts and audio from various Spanish-speaking regions. The Individual Oral (15 min) requires HL students to analyze a literary extract and discuss course themes, while SL students describe an image and explore its cultural significance. Both levels engage in follow-up discussions on one or two of the five IB themes: Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization, and Sharing the Planet.

IB Spanish B SL

This course is designed for students with little to some previous knowledge of the language. The course provides students with the necessary skills to allow effective communication while fostering intercultural awareness. The study of cultural differences amongst Spanish-speaking countries is an asset of this course as it allows a rich exploration of the language in different contexts. The course is divided into 5 different themes (Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization, Sharing the Planet) and several subthemes.

IB Spanish B HL

This course is designed for students with some previous knowledge of the language. The course provides students with the necessary skills to ensure effective communication while fostering intercultural awareness. The study of cultural differences amongst Spanish-speaking countries is an asset of this course as it allows a rich exploration of the language in different contexts, promoting international mindedness and cultural awareness. The course is divided into 5 different themes (Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization, Sharing the Planet) and several subthemes.

It consists of 75% external assessment and 25% internal assessment

The HL IB Spanish B assessment consists of:

• Paper 1 (25%): students write a well-organized response on a course theme, ensuring their ideas are well developed, include a suitable tone, and proper register.
  In Test 1 you choose one prompt from three tasks provided. The tasks present a variety of audiences, purposes, and contexts (concepts). Each activity is related to a different subject area and associated with three different text types according to the exam instructions. You should choose one task and select the text type most appropriate for it, considering concepts, language, register, and format. You must also develop a coherent and organized response.
• Paper 2 (50%): It assesses students' reading and listening skills through three texts, including a literary piece, and three audio clips from different Spanish-speaking regions. To prepare, students should practice identifying main ideas, understanding context clues, and familiarizing themselves with various Spanish accents from different regions: Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina.
• Individual Oral (25%): In the internal assessment (Individual Oral), you must respond to one stimulus: a visual one for SL and a literary passage for HL. You will answer questions about the stimulus presented by your teacher; and need to engage in a conversation in Spanish. For this task, you must use a variety of linguistic structures, registers, and formats appropriate to the intercultural and interpersonal context and audience. You must also understand the topic of the discussion and present an organized response, whether planned or spontaneous, including both implicit and explicit details. Strong preparation in these areas helps students succeed and feel confident in their exams.

Course Syllabus

• Tema: Identidades
• Estilos de vida
• Salud y bienestar
• Creencias y valores
• Subculturas
• Lengua e identidad
• Tema: Experiencias
• Actividades recreativas
• Vacaciones y viajes
• Historia de vida
• Ritos de paso
• Costumbres y tradiciones
• Migración
• Tema: Ingenio Humano
• Entretenimiento
• Expresiones artísticas
• Comunicación y medios
• Tecnología
• Innovación científica
• Tema: Organización social ,/li>
  • Relaciones sociales
  • Comunidad
  • Participación social
  • Educación
  • El mundo laboral
  • Ley y orden
• Tema: Cómo compartimos el planeta
• El medio ambiente
• Derechos humanos
• Paz y conflicto
• Igualdad
• Globalización
• Ética
• El medio urbano y rural

• Analyze both form and content: explore how language shapes meaning in media and literature.
• Communicate fluently: speak and write with confidence and accuracy.
• Expand your vocabulary: use topic-specific terms and idiomatic expressions.
• Show cultural awareness: reference customs, values, and perspectives.
• Practice all skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking regularly.
• Be consistent: revise grammar, seek feedback, and apply corrections.

In Spanish B, you’ll build on existing language skills to reach greater fluency and cultural awareness. This course balances communicative practice with structured study of grammar and vocabulary.

You can expect to

• engage in role-plays, debates and projects on real-world topics
• analyze authentic resources: newspaper articles, film clips, interviews and songs
• refine your writing through emails, opinion pieces and informal essays
• practice for the Interactive Oral and Written Assignment assessments

As we move through the IB curriculum, you’ll prepare for both internal and external assessments. Here’s what comes next:

• Internal oral assessments that combine individual responses with interactive exchanges
• External written examinations featuring text analysis, essay writing and listening tasks
• Extended essay or comparative commentary for Literature and Language & Literature students
• Regular feedback sessions and targeted workshops to hone exam strategies

I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make this course a journey of discovery, growth and genuine connection with the Spanish-speaking world.