FROM EUROPE TO PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION IN GALICIA

ENGLISH IN  PRESCHOOLS IN SPAIN 

Spanish education legislation introduces the teaching of the first foreign language from the Second Cycle of Preschool Education:

The LOE-LOMCE into its Article 14, Organization and pedagogical principles points that it is up to the educational authorities to promote a first approach to the foreign language in the second cycle of early childhood education, especially in the last year.

The R.D. 1630/1992 in its Annexed focused on Languages: Communication and representation area of the Second Cycle of Preschool Education are included:

• Description: It is necessary to develop positive attitudes towards one´s own languages and that of others, awakening sensitivity and curiosity to know other languages. In the introduction of a foreign language, this curiosity and progressive approach to the meanings of messages in known communication contexts will be valued, fundamentally in the usual classroom routines.

• Goals. Understand the intentions and messages of other children and adults, adopting a positive attitude towards the language, both their own and foreign.

• Contents. Listening, speaking and conversation: interest in participating in oral interactions in a foreign language in routines and communication situations.