CBSE Class 10 Spanish Syllabus (Code: 096) 2026-27

CBSE Class 10 2026-27 Syllabus

CBSE Class 10 Spanish Session 2026-27 (Code: 096) aims to build strong language skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will learn fundamental Spanish grammar, including pronouns, verb conjugations in the present and past, and the correct use of common verbs like Ser, Estar, Tener, and Hacer. The syllabus also covers articles, negation, and possessives. A key part of the course is exploring the rich culture and civilization of Spain and Latin America, with exposure to literature from the region. The focus is on practical communication, enabling students to engage in simple conversations and understand everyday interactions. Activities will involve role-playing and using audio-visual resources to enhance listening and speaking abilities, making language learning interactive and relevant.

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Class10
SubjectSpanish
Session2026-27
LanguageEnglish
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SPANISH Subject Code - 096 Class IX-X (2026-27)

The following learning objectives apply for classes IX and X.

General objectives: The general objective of this course is to introduce the basic elements of Spanish Language and Culture based on the promotion of language acquisition and development of receptive, productive and interactive skills through the study and usage of a range of written and spoken material so that students can respond and interact appropriately in a defined range of everyday situations at a basic level. The latter aspect means that the speaking and listening skills are adequately assessed as part of the practical learning. The use of audio-video materials should be incorporated into the teaching-learning process to enhance oral comprehension and oral expressions. Teachers should include group activities such as role-play, dialogues with classmates to emphasize the communicative aspects in teaching and learning.

It should be ensured that value-based didactic exercises, as well as the use of ICTs, are incorporated into the teaching-learning process.

SYLLABUS FOR SPANISH (CODE: 096)

CLASS - IX

Topics:

(A) Reading Section:

A learner should be able to:

  1. read and understand elementary structures of spoken language, and
  2. participate in simple conversations of daily life.

Note:

  1. For this purpose, simple-short passages related to everyday real-life situations should be selected by the teachers.
  2. Efforts should be made to develop the following comprehension skills in the learners:
  3. deduce the meaning from the context;
  4. identify the main points; and
  5. extract or scan specific information or details.
  6. Writing Section:

A learner should be able to:

  1. write short compositions based on visual or verbal stimulus; and
  2. dialogue writing on matters related to everyday life.

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(C) Applied Grammar:

  • Personal pronouns: yo, tú, usted, él, ella, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ustedes, ellos/as
  • Present tense of the verbs such as: Ser, Llamarse, Dedicarse, Vivir, Trabajar...
  • Interrogative pronouns: cómo, cuándo, qué, cuánto, cuál, quién, de dónde...
  • Regular verbs: -ar, -er, and -ir ending verbs
  • Uses of Ser and Estar: ser + adjetivos de carácter, estar + adjetivos de estado físico o anímico
  • Introduction to the idea of comparison (equality/superiority/inferiority)
  • Uses of Tener and Hacer
  • Introduction to present tense uses of some of the irregular (stem-changing) verbs: Creer, Entender, Preferir, Querer, Conocer, Saber, Pensar, Hacer, Poner, Traer, Ir, Decir, Entender, Venir, Seguir...
  • Tener + ganas de + infinitivo
  • Demonstrative adjective and pronoun: este, ese, aquel...

Negation

  • Possessive adjectives: <math>mi(s)</math>, <math>tu(s)</math>, <math>su(s)</math>...
  • Gender/Number/Article (definite and indefinite) – concordance of article – noun and adjective
  • Concordance: cuánto/-a/-os/-as

Ordinal and cardinal numbers

  • Prepositions used with expressions of time and adverbs of place
  • Gerund: Estar + gerundio
  • Personal pronouns (with or without prepositions)
  • Simple affirmative commands (singular) along with the use of direct and indirect object pronouns
  • Present tense of Gustar and such similar verbs (for example, Encantar, Interesar, Importar, etc.)
  • Contrast: Hay (descripción)/Estar (localización con usos de preposiciones y locuciones de lugar para expresar posición, cercanía, lejanía)

Uses of Ir a + infinitivo, Empezar a + infinitivo, Terminar de + infinitivo, Antes de+ infinitivo, Después de +infinitivo

Indefinite pronouns: unos, bastantes, algunos, alguien, nadie

Introduction to past indefinite tense (pretérito indefinido)

(D) Culture / Civilization /Literature:

  1. Elementary familiarity with cultural information such as important events and days, monuments, festivals, cuisines, touristic spots, famous personalities, political and geographical aspects relating to Spain and the following Latin American countries: México, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panamá, Cuba, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay.
  1. Selected authors from Spanish-speaking countries (biography and two most well-known works in Spanish) namely:

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  1. Miguel de Cervantes, works such as El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha and La Galatea,
  2. Benito Pérez Galdós, works such as Fortunata y Jacinta and Doña Perfecta,
  3. García Lorca, works such as El primer romancero gitano and Bodas de Sangre,
  4. Juan Rulfo, works such as El llano en llamas and Pedro Páramo,
  5. Pablo Neruda, works such as Veinte poemas de amor y una canción desesperada and Canto general.
  6. José Martí, works such as Versos sencillos and Ismaelillo.

Note for the teacher:

  1. The above content should be presented and integrated into didactic materials and communicative activities (related to the school environment) inside the classroom in such a way that the learner develops the competencies listed below.
  2. Grammatical contents to be presented and integrated into materials and communicative activities inside the classroom.

Functional competencies:

saludar y despedirse • hablar de los amigos y de las actividades con ellos

pedir y dar datos personales: información • llamar al camarero, pedir y pagar en un

personal, sobre la ocupación, sobre la bar/restaurante familia... • preguntar el precio

  • presentar formalmente / informalmente a otras • dar y pedir información sobre los platos: hablar de la personas comida
  • hablar de la familia expresar gustos de comida y bebida

describir el físico, carácter, estado civil • hablar sobre costumbres y hábitos en la comida

hablar por teléfono • pedir en una tienda preguntar por la existencia de un lugar • hablar de hábitos y su frecuencia – pedir y dar

(clase/escuela/colegio, etc.) opinión sobre hábitos y acciones habituales de otras

dirigirse a alguien personas preguntar por un lugar hablar de gustos y preferencias

  • dar instrucciones para ir a un lugar, ordenar • expresar acuerdo y desacuerdo

y verificar informaciones • proponer actividades y reaccionar: aceptar o rechazar

describir ciudades, la vivienda y el barrio concertar citas ubicar e identificar objetos • preguntar y decir la hora — hablar de horarios

pedir y dar información sobre el transporte (taxi, metro, autobús, tren)

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Phonetical and orthographical competencies:

  • el abecedario
  • deletrear
  • acentuación de las palabras
  • sonidos [g] y sus grafías (g) y (gu)
  • letras 'ce', 'zeta', 'cu' y los sonidos [K] y [Q]
  • sonidos [x] y [g] y sus grafías (j) y (g)
  • diptongos TE'y UE'y la HACHE
  • sonidos [y] y sus grafías (y) y (ll)
  • exclamativos e interrogativos
  1. The following suggested lexicon to be integrated into materials and communicative activities in such a way that the learner practices the target language in real context:
  • saludos y despedidas

datos personales

  • adjetivos de carácter
  • interrogativos
  • instrucciones de la clase/escuela
  • familia: relaciones de parentesco y estados civiles
  • adjetivos de descripción física y carácter
  • casa
  • partes de la casa, muebles y electrodomésticos
  • tipos de vivienda

colores

  • acciones habituales
  • medios de transporte
  • día de la semana, los meses del año, las estaciones del año y expresiones de la hora

profesión y dirección

actividades de ocio

número 1 − 100

  • vocabulario de bares, cafeterías y restaurantes: bebidas, comidas, ingredientes, platos típicos, utensilios de mesa
  • productos de alimentación, alimentos: frutas y verduras
  • nombres de países, capitales, nacionalidades y moneda de España e Hispanoamérica
  • actividades de tiempo libre/ocio: lugares de ocio y tiempo libre, espectáculos, música, cine
  • establecimientos públicos y comerciales.
  • fórmulas sociales: ofrecimientos, aceptaciones, rechazos, excusas
  • felicitaciones: expresiones y gestos

4. Efforts should be made to provide socio-cultural information of Spanish-speaking countries:

  • usos de tú y usted
  • formas no verbales de saludo
  • usos de los apellidos en el mundo hispano

usos de señor, señora, don y doña

  • principales capitales y hechos geográficos de

España e Hispanoamérica

la gestualidad

  • el bar, las tapas, el aperitivo, el café, productos típicos en la cultura hispánica
  • pagar, invitaciones, precios en barra y mesa, propina
  • mercados y supermercados

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main sections of the Class 10 Spanish syllabus?

The syllabus includes Reading, Writing, Applied Grammar, and Culture/Civilization/Literature sections.

What grammatical concepts are covered in the syllabus?

The syllabus covers personal pronouns, present and past indefinite tenses, uses of Ser and Estar, Tener and Hacer, negation, possessives, articles, and more.

What cultural aspects are included in the Spanish syllabus?

Students will gain familiarity with cultural information from Spain and Latin American countries, including festivals, monuments, famous personalities, and selected literary works.

What skills are emphasized in the syllabus?

The syllabus emphasizes the development of receptive, productive, and interactive language skills, with a focus on oral comprehension and expression.

Are there specific functional competencies students should achieve?

Yes, functional competencies include greetings, personal information exchange, ordering food, describing people, and discussing habits and preferences.

What phonetic and orthographic competencies are part of the syllabus?

These include learning the alphabet, spelling, word accentuation, and specific Spanish sounds and letter combinations.

CBSE Class 10 Spanish syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.